What is the air quality in Waukegan today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Waukegan is 31 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 7.45 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Waukegan right now?

The current temperature in Waukegan is 8.5°C (feels like 1.9°C). Humidity is 72.4% and wind speed is 95.1 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Waukegan?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 9.4 (Very High).

Air Quality in Waukegan, United States

Windy

8.5°C · 72.4% humidity

8.5°

Feels 1.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

2 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast Calibrated

29 1pm

31 4pm

28 7pm

29 10pm

29 1am

29 4am

29 7am

29 10am

Station readings

CAMS model adj +4

Air Quality Index Trend

30h · 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. Current PM2.5 concentration in Waukegan is 1.5× the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.

72.4%

Humidity

95.1 km/h

Wind NNE

1029.0 hPa

Pressure

9.4

UV Very High

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

7.45 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Waukegan?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

30h · 1 station

PM2.57.45 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX9.4

Very High

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

7.45

Median

7.45

Average

7.2

Low

7.7

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: -1.5

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.8°C

Where are air quality stations near Waukegan?

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a08-968758

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

Chiwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

16.0 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Chiwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

16.0 km PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Chiwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

16.0 km PM2.5: 6.7 µg/m³

Northbrk, Illinois, USA

25.1 km PM2.5: 7.2 µg/m³

Northbrk, Illinois, USA

25.1 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

What cities are near Waukegan?

32 North Chicago 31 Gurnee 31 Zion 33 Lake Forest 33 Libertyville 24 Grayslake 33 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 2026-05-28T21:48 UTC.