What is the air quality in South Elgin today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in South Elgin is 49 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 11.7 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in South Elgin right now?

The current temperature in South Elgin is 28.2°C (feels like 30.2°C). Humidity is 47.6% and wind speed is 22.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in South Elgin?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 17.4 (Extreme).

Air Quality in South Elgin, United States

Clear

28.2°C · 47.6% humidity

28.2°

Feels 30.2°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 12pm

49 3pm

33 6pm

28 9pm

26 12am

54 3am

83 6am

66 9am

146

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 4 stn

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

47.6%

Humidity

22.9 km/h

Wind N

1014.3 hPa

Pressure

17.4

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

11.7 µg/m³

PM10

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for South Elgin?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 4 stations

PM2.511.7 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX17.4

Extreme

What is the 7-day forecast for South Elgin?

07-21

28.2° 21.6°

1.19 mm

07-22

24.0° 17.6°

0.06 mm

07-23

22.3° 16.1°

5.31 mm

07-24

26.9° 15.8°

07-25

22.9° 17.5°

0.25 mm

07-26

25.4° 20.2°

1.75 mm

07-27

24.7° 19.1°

0.75 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.1°C

Where are air quality stations near South Elgin?

Naperville, Illinois, USA

27.4 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³

Naperville, Illinois, USA

27.4 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

What cities are near South Elgin?

38 Elgin 59 Bartlett 59 St. Charles 38 Streamwood 51 Wasco 59 Geneva 53 Hanover Park 59 West Chicago 38 Carpentersville 56 Carol Stream

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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 2026-07-21T20:30 UTC.