What is the air quality in Waukegan today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Waukegan is 4 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 0.93 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Waukegan right now?

The current temperature in Waukegan is 23.7°C (feels like 23.7°C). Humidity is 66.2% and wind speed is 47.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Waukegan?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 24.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Waukegan, United States

Windy

23.7°C · 66.2% humidity

23.7°

Feels 23.7°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

3 9am

4 12pm

3 3pm

3 6pm

4 9pm

4 12am

62 3am

62 6am

Station readings

CAMS model adj -21

Air Quality Index Trend

44h · 1 stn

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

66.2%

Humidity

47.9 km/h

Wind ENE

1015.6 hPa

Pressure

24.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

0.93 µg/m³

PM10▲

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Waukegan?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

44h · 1 station

PM2.50.93 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX24.9

Extreme

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

0.93

Median

0.93

Average

0.93

Low

0.93

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.25 · Bias: +5.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Waukegan?

07-21

24.4° 21.7°

1.13 mm

07-22

23.4° 20.6°

0.13 mm

07-23

24.1° 17.9°

5.63 mm

07-24

24.0° 20.0°

07-25

21.7° 18.4°

0.19 mm

07-26

24.5° 21.8°

4.31 mm

07-27

25.1° 21.1°

1.81 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Waukegan?

a08-968758

14.8 km PM2.5: 1.8 µg/m³ PM10: 2.3 µg/m³

Chiwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

16.0 km PM2.5: 10.1 µg/m³

Chiwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

16.0 km PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Chiwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

16.0 km PM2.5: 2.2 µg/m³

Northbrk, Illinois, USA

25.1 km PM2.5: 13.1 µg/m³

Northbrk, Illinois, USA

25.1 km PM2.5: 5.5 µg/m³

What cities are near Waukegan?

4 North Chicago 4 Gurnee 4 Zion 4 Lake Forest 4 Libertyville 4 Grayslake 4 Mundelein 4 Vernon Hills 4 Round Lake Beach 4 Round Lake

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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 2026-07-21T17:15 UTC.