What is the air quality in Mount Prospect today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Mount Prospect is 43 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 10.31 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Mount Prospect right now?

The current temperature in Mount Prospect is 11.2°C (feels like 11.2°C). Humidity is 57.0% and wind speed is 32.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Mount Prospect?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Mount Prospect, United States

Partly Cloudy

11.2°C · 57.0% humidity

11.2°

Feels 11.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

7h · 1 stn

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

57.0%

Humidity

32.1 km/h

Wind ENE

1024.6 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

10.31 µg/m³

PM10▲

54.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Mount Prospect?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

7h · 1 station

PM2.510.31 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1054.9 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (71 stations within 25 km)

10.31

Median

10.36

Average

3.1

Low

22.14

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 27.1 · Bias: +16.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Mount Prospect?

10-20

9.4° 3.6°

0.06 mm

10-21

21.7° 10.9°

0.75 mm

10-22

14.8° 7.8°

0.06 mm

10-23

10.4° 8.0°

1.0 mm

10-24

23.2° 9.2°

10-25

14.0° 1.6°

1.13 mm

10-26

14.9° 2.8°

6.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Mount Prospect?

Desplns, Illinois, USA

6.2 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Edison Park 1

11.7 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Edison Park 2

12.1 km PM2.5: 11.9 µg/m³

O'Hare 1

12.5 km PM2.5: 11.7 µg/m³

Norwood Park 6

13.0 km PM2.5: 11.8 µg/m³

Norwood Park 1

13.1 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

O'Hare 2

13.2 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

Northbrk, Illinois, USA

14.1 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Norwood Park 5

14.3 km PM2.5: 10.2 µg/m³

Norwood Park 2

14.4 km PM2.5: 11.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Mount Prospect?

42 Prospect Heights 42 Arlington Heights 43 Des Plaines 42 Rolling Meadows 44 Elk Grove Village 42 Wheeling 43 Palatine 42 Buffalo Grove 44 Park Ridge 41 Northbrook

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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 2026-10-20T23:40 UTC.