Air Quality in South Chicago, United States

Clear
23.1°C · 33.8% humidity
23.1°
Feels 23.1°
22
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
209 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated
44 8am
44
44
22 11am
28
33
36 2pm
38
40
41 5pm
42
22
43 8pm
43
43
44 11pm
44
44
44 2am
44
44
44 5am
44
44
Station readings
60
25
13
CAMS model adj -10
54
54
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54
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34
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AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

13h · 1 stn

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

33.8%
Humidity
28.1 km/h
Wind WNW
1019.9 hPa
Pressure
14.9
UV Extreme
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
22
5.2 µg/m³
PM10
19
20.55 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for South Chicago?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

13h · 1 station
PM2.55.2 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1020.55 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX14.9
Extreme
AD 300×250
Station readings (209 stations within 25 km)
5.2
Median
5.6
Average
2.87
Low
7.86
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 10.85 · Bias: +5.7

What is the 7-day forecast for South Chicago?

09-05
23.1° 17.7°
09-06
31.3° 17.1°
0.06 mm
09-07
26.1° 18.3°
2.19 mm
09-08
22.3° 14.3°
39.94 mm
09-09
30.3° 17.0°
0.44 mm
09-10
27.1° 16.7°
0.56 mm
09-11
32.5° 15.4°
0.62 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 5.7°C

Where are air quality stations near South Chicago?

22
South Chicago 4
0.3 km PM2.5: 5.2 µg/m³
19
Avalon Park 2
1.2 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³
21
South Chicago 2
1.4 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³
21
South Chicago 3
1.5 km PM2.5: 5.1 µg/m³
20
Calumet Heights 3
1.6 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³
21
South Chicago 1
1.8 km PM2.5: 5.0 µg/m³
19
East Side 1
2.1 km PM2.5: 4.6 µg/m³
18
Calumet Heights 2
2.3 km PM2.5: 4.4 µg/m³
22
Avalon Park 3
2.6 km PM2.5: 5.2 µg/m³
20
South Shore 2
2.8 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

What cities are near South Chicago?

21 South Shore 22 Chatham 22 Greater Grand Crossing 20 Hyde Park 23 Auburn Gresham 21 Kenwood 23 Englewood 20 Grand Boulevard 24 West Englewood 26 Morgan Park
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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 2026-09-05T16:37 UTC.