What is the air quality in Evanston today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Evanston is 52 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 12.37 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Evanston right now?

The current temperature in Evanston is 7.9°C (feels like 0.3°C). Humidity is 52.1% and wind speed is 118.9 km/h.

Air Quality in Evanston, United States

Drizzle

7.9°C · 52.1% humidity

7.9°

Feels 0.3°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

143 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

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

52.1%

Humidity

118.9 km/h

Wind NNE

1028.0 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

12.37 µg/m³

PM10▲

104.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Evanston?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

5h · 1 station

PM2.512.37 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Moderate

PM10104.9 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.0

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Station readings (143 stations within 25 km)

12.37

Median

15.96

Average

1.0

Low

26.22

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 53.7 · Bias: +41.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Evanston?

10-20

11.2° 6.7°

0.19 mm

10-21

20.6° 13.1°

0.13 mm

10-22

14.9° 9.6°

0.13 mm

10-23

11.8° 10.1°

2.88 mm

10-24

22.3° 11.8°

10-25

14.7° 4.0°

1.13 mm

10-26

15.3° 3.8°

8.38 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.1°C

Where are air quality stations near Evanston?

West Ridge 2

2.7 km PM2.5: 14.9 µg/m³

West Ridge 1

3.2 km PM2.5: 3.0 µg/m³

Rogers Park 1

3.2 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

West Ridge 3

4.3 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

West Ridge 6

4.5 km PM2.5: 8.5 µg/m³

Rogers Park 2

4.5 km PM2.5: 9.7 µg/m³

West Ridge 4

5.6 km PM2.5: 9.2 µg/m³

West Ridge 5

5.9 km PM2.5: 8.3 µg/m³

Edgewater 1

5.9 km PM2.5: 9.2 µg/m³

Edgewater 2

6.9 km PM2.5: 8.7 µg/m³

What cities are near Evanston?

53 Skokie 45 Rogers Park 54 Wilmette 39 West Ridge 43 Edgewater 39 Lincoln Square 56 Morton Grove 55 Albany Park 55 Glenview 44 Uptown

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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 2026-10-20T20:05 UTC.