What is the air quality in Elgin today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Elgin is 34 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.05 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Elgin right now?

The current temperature in Elgin is 27.5°C (feels like 29.8°C). Humidity is 52.2% and wind speed is 31.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Elgin?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 17.4 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Elgin, United States

Partly Cloudy

27.5°C · 52.2% humidity

27.5°

Feels 29.8°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 9am

34 12pm

28 3pm

25 6pm

25 9pm

25 12am

54 3am

83 6am

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 1 stn

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Elgin's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

52.2%

Humidity

31.0 km/h

Wind ENE

1014.7 hPa

Pressure

17.4

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.05 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Elgin?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 1 station

PM2.58.05 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX17.4

Extreme

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

8.05

Median

8.05

Average

5.8

Low

10.3

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.0 · Bias: -1.0

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Elgin?

Cary, Illinois, USA

20.7 km PM2.5: 22.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Elgin?

44 South Elgin 34 Streamwood 38 Bartlett 34 Carpentersville 46 Hanover Park 38 St. Charles 34 Algonquin 43 Wasco 47 Schaumburg 34 Lake in the Hills

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T17:13 UTC.