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Air quality in Des Plaines
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution in Des Plaines
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Des Plaines Air Quality Map
Real-time Des Plaines air pollution map
Pollen
What is the pollen count in Des Plaines today?
 | Index | Low | |
 | Tree pollen | Low | |
 | Grass pollen | None | |
 | Weed pollen | None |
Source: tomorrow.io
Weather
What is the current weather in Des Plaines?
| Weather | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 60.8°F |
| Humidity | 60% |
| Wind | 7 mp/h |
| Pressure | 30.1 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time USA city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mecca, California | 94 |
| 2 | Canton, Ohio | 85 |
| 3 | Glendora, California | 85 |
| 4 | Claremont, California | 80 |
| 5 | La Verne, California | 76 |
| 6 | San Fernando, California | 74 |
| 7 | Upland, California | 71 |
| 8 | Akron, Ohio | 70 |
| 9 | Monterey Park, California | 70 |
| 10 | Alhambra, California | 69 |
(local time)
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live Des Plaines aqi ranking
Real-time Des Plaines air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Plaines Station | 54 |
(local time)
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US AQI
54
live AQI index
Moderate
Overview
What is the current air quality in Des Plaines?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 54 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 10.8µg/m³ | |
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PM2.5
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PM2.5 concentration in Des Plaines is currently 2.2 times the WHO annual air quality guideline value
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality in Des Plaines?
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
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 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
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Forecast
Des Plaines air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 29 | Good 24 AQI US  |  | 66.2° 50° |  6.7 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 30 | Good 38 AQI US |  | 75.2° 53.6° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Friday, May 31 | Good 48 AQI US |  | 66.2° 57.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Today | Moderate 54 AQI US | 100% | 66.2° 57.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Sunday, Jun 2 | Moderate 58 AQI US | | 73.4° 57.2° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Monday, Jun 3 | Moderate 58 AQI US | 90% | 78.8° 57.2° | 11.2 mp/h |
| Tuesday, Jun 4 | Moderate 55 AQI US | 100% | 80.6° 66.2° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Wednesday, Jun 5 | Good 37 AQI US | 90% | 75.2° 66.2° | 15.7 mp/h |
| Thursday, Jun 6 | Good 13 AQI US | 90% | 64.4° 57.2° | 15.7 mp/h |
| Friday, Jun 7 | Good 8 AQI US | 80% | 55.4° 50° | 11.2 mp/h |
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Des Plaines air quality data attribution
1Contributor
Illinois EPA1 station
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Where is the cleanest air quality in Des Plaines?
AQI US, Metric