What is the air quality in Highland today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Highland is 56 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 14.56 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Highland right now?

The current temperature in Highland is 14.5°C (feels like 14.5°C). Humidity is 59.4% and wind speed is 43.7 km/h.

Air Quality in Highland, United States

Windy

14.5°C · 59.4% humidity

14.5°

Feels 14.5°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

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Air Quality Index Trend

46h · 274 stn

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

59.4%

Humidity

43.7 km/h

Wind E

1023.8 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

14.56 µg/m³

PM10

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Highland?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

46h · 274 stations

PM2.514.56 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Moderate

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (60 stations within 25 km)

14.56

Median

15.81

Average

9.4

Low

21.22

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 13.5 · Bias: -1.1

What is the 7-day forecast for Highland?

10-20

12.0° 8.2°

0.06 mm

10-21

21.4° 13.5°

0.06 mm

10-22

16.2° 9.5°

0.38 mm

10-23

12.8° 10.2°

1.94 mm

10-24

23.0° 11.4°

10-25

15.2° 6.3°

0.06 mm

10-26

16.9° 5.4°

4.0 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.9°C

Where are air quality stations near Highland?

Hammond-167th St, Indiana, USA

5.8 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

Hammond-167th St, Indiana, USA

5.8 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Kingery Near-road #1, Illinois, USA

9.2 km PM2.5: 12.0 µg/m³

Kingery Near-road #1, Illinois, USA

9.2 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

East Chicago - Marina, Indiana, USA

11.2 km PM2.5: 1.9 µg/m³

East Chicago - Marina, Indiana, USA

11.2 km PM2.5: 11.0 µg/m³

Hegewisch 3

13.0 km PM2.5: 14.6 µg/m³

Gary-IITRI, Indiana, USA

13.6 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Hegewisch 4

13.7 km PM2.5: 14.0 µg/m³

Hegewisch 5

14.0 km PM2.5: 16.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Highland?

56 Griffith 55 Munster 49 Hammond 54 Lansing 55 Schererville 56 Dyer 57 Calumet City 58 East Chicago 58 Gary 41 Merrillville

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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 2026-10-20T21:44 UTC.