What is the air quality in Sterling today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Sterling is 43 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 10.35 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Sterling right now?

The current temperature in Sterling is 11.3°C (feels like 11.3°C). Humidity is 68.3% and wind speed is 41.8 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Sterling?

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

Air Quality in Sterling, United States

Windy

11.3°C · 68.3% humidity

11.3°

Feels 11.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

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

68.3%

Humidity

41.8 km/h

Wind ESE

1023.3 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

10.35 µg/m³

PM10

27.4 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Sterling?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

24h · 1 station

PM2.510.35 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1027.4 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

What is the 7-day forecast for Sterling?

10-21

21.2° 11.3°

1.25 mm

10-22

14.1° 6.2°

10-23

11.6° 7.0°

0.63 mm

10-24

20.9° 8.1°

10-25

13.8° 1.1°

2.63 mm

10-26

18.4° 2.0°

4.06 mm

10-27

10.4° -2.3°

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.6°C

What cities are near Sterling?

33 Dixon 29 Freeport 32 East Moline 32 Rockford 26 Bettendorf 26 Moline 56 Davenport 32 Loves Park 54 Rock Island 28 DeKalb

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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 2026-10-21T01:06 UTC.