What is the air quality in Waukegan today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Waukegan is 29 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.95 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Waukegan right now?

The current temperature in Waukegan is 7.7°C (feels like -0.1°C). Humidity is 54.6% and wind speed is 121.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Waukegan?

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

Air Quality in Waukegan, United States

Drizzle

7.7°C · 54.6% humidity

7.7°

Feels -0.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

33h · 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.

54.6%

Humidity

121.6 km/h

Wind NE

1028.3 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5

6.95 µg/m³

PM10▲

41.2 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Waukegan?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

33h · 1 station

PM2.56.95 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1041.2 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

6.95

Median

6.95

Average

6.5

Low

7.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 19.2 · Bias: +12.2

What is the 7-day forecast for Waukegan?

10-20

10.2° 5.3°

0.19 mm

10-21

20.7° 12.1°

0.25 mm

10-22

14.6° 8.9°

10-23

10.6° 9.0°

2.81 mm

10-24

21.5° 11.4°

10-25

13.9° 4.0°

2.31 mm

10-26

14.3° 4.1°

9.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Waukegan?

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

Chiwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

16.0 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Chiwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

16.0 km PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³

Chiwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

16.0 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Northbrk, Illinois, USA

25.1 km PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³

What cities are near Waukegan?

32 North Chicago 29 Gurnee 29 Zion 37 Lake Forest 33 Libertyville 23 Grayslake 31 Mundelein 33 Vernon Hills 23 Round Lake Beach 23 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 2026-10-20T20:06 UTC.