What is the air quality in Prospect Heights today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Prospect Heights is 51 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 12.34 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Prospect Heights right now?

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

Air Quality in Prospect Heights, United States

Partly Cloudy

11.2°C · 57.0% humidity

11.2°

Feels 11.2°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

57 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

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Prospect Heights'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

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Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

12.34 µg/m³

PM10▲

104.9 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Prospect Heights?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

6h · 1 station

PM2.512.34 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Moderate

PM10104.9 µg/m³

Moderate

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (57 stations within 25 km)

12.34

Median

12.37

Average

3.06

Low

18.76

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 27.1 · Bias: +14.8

What is the 7-day forecast for Prospect Heights?

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 Prospect Heights?

Desplns, Illinois, USA

7.3 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³

Desplns, Illinois, USA

7.3 km PM2.5: 8.6 µg/m³

Desplns, Illinois, USA

7.3 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

Edison Park 1

13.7 km PM2.5: 11.2 µg/m³

Edison Park 2

14.2 km PM2.5: 13.9 µg/m³

O'Hare 1

15.2 km PM2.5: 15.2 µg/m³

Norwood Park 1

15.4 km PM2.5: 12.5 µg/m³

Norwood Park 6

15.6 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³

O'Hare 2

16.0 km PM2.5: 12.9 µg/m³

Forest Glen 1

16.4 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Prospect Heights?

52 Mount Prospect 52 Arlington Heights 51 Wheeling 53 Rolling Meadows 52 Buffalo Grove 52 Palatine 52 Des Plaines 49 Northbrook 53 Elk Grove Village 49 Deerfield

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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 2026-10-20T21:59 UTC.