What is the air quality in Vernon Hills today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Vernon Hills is 8 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 1.79 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Vernon Hills right now?

The current temperature in Vernon Hills is 28.0°C (feels like 29.7°C). Humidity is 46.0% and wind speed is 47.4 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Vernon Hills?

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

Air Quality in Vernon Hills, United States

Windy

28.0°C · 46.0% humidity

28.0°

Feels 29.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

3 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

5 12pm

8 3pm

4 6pm

5 9pm

5 12am

63 3am

63 6am

64 9am

126

Station readings

CAMS model adj -20

146

Air Quality Index Trend

43h · 1 stn

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

46.0%

Humidity

47.4 km/h

Wind ENE

1014.8 hPa

Pressure

17.4

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

1.79 µg/m³

PM10▲

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Vernon Hills?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

43h · 1 station

PM2.51.79 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX17.4

Extreme

Station readings (3 stations within 25 km)

1.79

Median

6.85

Average

0.96

Low

11.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.0 · Bias: +5.2

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Vernon Hills?

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4.8 km PM2.5: 0.0 µg/m³ PM10: 0.0 µg/m³

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17.2 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³

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17.2 km PM2.5: 20.7 µg/m³

Cary, Illinois, USA

21.5 km PM2.5: 15.9 µg/m³

Edison Park 1

26.8 km PM2.5: 9.3 µg/m³

Edison Park 2

27.5 km PM2.5: 14.4 µg/m³

Forest Glen 1

29.0 km PM2.5: 12.4 µg/m³

Forest Glen 2

30.0 km PM2.5: 12.2 µg/m³

West Ridge 1

31.8 km PM2.5: 12.5 µg/m³

West Ridge 6

32.8 km PM2.5: 12.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Vernon Hills?

6 Mundelein 5 Libertyville 47 Buffalo Grove 28 Lake Zurich 52 Wheeling 9 Lake Forest 52 Deerfield 50 Palatine 53 Prospect Heights 53 Arlington Heights

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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 2026-07-21T20:54 UTC.