What is the air quality in Lower West Side today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lower West Side is 35 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.49 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Lower West Side right now?

The current temperature in Lower West Side is 30.0°C (feels like 30.0°C). Humidity is 37.5% and wind speed is 48.2 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Lower West Side?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 19.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Lower West Side, United States

Windy

30.0°C · 37.5% humidity

30.0°

Feels 30.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

277 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

25 11am

35 2pm

29 5pm

26 8pm

27 11pm

25 2am

25 5am

25 8am

Air Quality Index Trend

47h · 9 stn

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

37.5%

Humidity

48.2 km/h

Wind WNW

1018.0 hPa

Pressure

19.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.49 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Lower West Side?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

47h · 9 stations

PM2.58.49 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX19.9

Extreme

Station readings (277 stations within 25 km)

8.49

Median

7.25

Average

3.72

Low

11.96

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -2.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Lower West Side?

05-29

30.0° 8.1°

05-30

24.9° 11.6°

0.06 mm

05-31

27.3° 15.2°

0.06 mm

06-01

31.9° 14.7°

06-02

21.3° 17.1°

9.38 mm

06-03

31.5° 22.7°

06-04

22.8° 12.6°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Lower West Side?

Lower West Side 2

0.3 km PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³

Lower West Side 3

1.1 km PM2.5: 9.2 µg/m³

Near West Side 5

1.2 km PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³

Lower West Side 4

1.6 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

Lower West Side 1

1.7 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

Near West Side 4

1.7 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Near West Side 6

2.1 km PM2.5: 8.3 µg/m³

Bridgeport 1

2.1 km PM2.5: 7.3 µg/m³

Lower West Side 5

2.2 km PM2.5: 7.3 µg/m³

Armour Square 1

2.5 km PM2.5: 8.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Lower West Side?

36 Chicago 30 Bridgeport 32 McKinley Park 27 Near South Side 32 South Lawndale 32 Chicago Loop 31 East Garfield Park 32 North Lawndale 34 West Town 30 Douglas

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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 2026-05-29T19:24 UTC.