Air Quality in South Chicago, United States

Windy
26.1°C · 43.6% humidity
26.1°
Feels 26.1°
52
Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
213 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated
16 3pm
16
16
52 6pm
42
36
31 9pm
27
25
23 12am
21
19
27 3am
58
75
75 6am
74
45
57 9am
74
75
137 12pm
137
137
Station readings
8
CAMS model adj -9
25
25
25
25
25
27
27
27
27
27
27
25
34
66
83
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146
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AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

42h · 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.

43.6%
Humidity
41.8 km/h
Wind ENE
1014.1 hPa
Pressure
2.9
UV Moderate
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
52
12.75 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

42h · 1 station
PM2.512.75 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Moderate
PM1020.55 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX2.9
Moderate
AD 300×250
Station readings (213 stations within 25 km)
12.75
Median
11.85
Average
6.36
Low
24.18
High
PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 9.75 · Bias: -3.0

What is the 7-day forecast for South Chicago?

07-21
30.0° 23.0°
1.31 mm
07-22
26.8° 21.1°
0.06 mm
07-23
24.5° 17.8°
5.94 mm
07-24
30.0° 19.4°
07-25
24.6° 19.0°
0.13 mm
07-26
28.7° 22.4°
2.94 mm
07-27
28.6° 21.1°
0.25 mm
Both models agree Avg diff: 3.5°C

Where are air quality stations near South Chicago?

53
South Chicago 4
0.3 km PM2.5: 12.9 µg/m³
51
Avalon Park 2
1.2 km PM2.5: 12.1 µg/m³
48
South Chicago 2
1.4 km PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³
52
South Chicago 3
1.5 km PM2.5: 12.6 µg/m³
52
Calumet Heights 3
1.6 km PM2.5: 12.5 µg/m³
53
South Chicago 1
1.8 km PM2.5: 13.2 µg/m³
49
East Side 1
2.1 km PM2.5: 11.8 µg/m³
52
Calumet Heights 2
2.3 km PM2.5: 12.8 µg/m³
59
Avalon Park 3
2.6 km PM2.5: 15.8 µg/m³
48
South Shore 2
2.8 km PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³

What cities are near South Chicago?

50 South Shore 50 Chatham 50 Greater Grand Crossing 47 Hyde Park 46 Auburn Gresham 48 Kenwood 50 Englewood 47 Grand Boulevard 48 West Englewood 50 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 2026-07-21T23:44 UTC.