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Air quality near South Side, Chicago
Air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 air pollution near South Side, Chicago
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Air Quality Map
Real-time South Side air pollution map
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What is the pollen count in South Side today?
 | Index | Low | |
 | Tree pollen | Low | |
 | Grass pollen | None | |
 | Weed pollen | None |
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Weather
What is the current weather near South Side, Chicago?
| Weather | Clear sky |
| Temperature | 73.4°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Wind | 4.6 mp/h |
| Pressure | 29.9 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time USA city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palm Springs, California | 99 |
| 2 | Mecca, California | 90 |
| 3 | Palm Desert, California | 86 |
| 4 | San Bernardino, California | 84 |
| 5 | Redlands, California | 83 |
| 6 | Coachella, California | 81 |
| 7 | Evanston, Illinois | 77 |
| 8 | Beloit, Wisconsin | 75 |
| 9 | Cary, Illinois | 75 |
| 10 | Marana, Arizona | 75 |
(local time)
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live aqi station ranking
Real-time Chicago air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avondale | 84 |
| 2 | Tri-Taylor | 77 |
| 3 | Lower West Side 2013 S. Loomis St (outside) | 74 |
| 4 | Logan Square | 72 |
| 5 | Lower West Side 2012 W. 17th St. (Outside) | 72 |
| 6 | West Town | 72 |
| 7 | Lower West Side 1746 W. 17th St (Outside) | 71 |
| 8 | 1243 W Granville Avenue | 70 |
| 9 | 36th and Paulina | 70 |
| 10 | Lake View | 70 |
(local time)
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US AQI
61
live AQI index
Moderate
Overview
What is the current air quality near South Side, Chicago?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 61 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 14.6µg/m³ | |
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality near South Side, Chicago?
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
 | Close your windows to avoid dirty outdoor air GET A MONITOR |
 | Sensitive groups should wear a mask outdoors GET A MASK |
 | Sensitive groups should run an air purifier GET AN AIR PURIFIER |
Forecast
South Side, Chicago air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 15 | Good 50 AQI US  | |||
| Thursday, May 16 | Moderate 59 AQI US | |||
| Friday, May 17 | Moderate 67 AQI US | |||
| Today | Moderate 61 AQI US | | 82.4° 60.8° |  6.7 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 19 | Moderate 67 AQI US |  80% | 71.6° 60.8° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Monday, May 20 | Moderate 69 AQI US | 50% | 82.4° 59° | 13.4 mp/h |
| Tuesday, May 21 | Moderate 68 AQI US | 100% | 84.2° 66.2° | 17.9 mp/h |
| Wednesday, May 22 | Moderate 58 AQI US | 90% | 66.2° 55.4° | 15.7 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 23 | Good 24 AQI US | | 71.6° 55.4° | 4.5 mp/h |
| Friday, May 24 | Good 13 AQI US | 40% | 78.8° 59° | 11.2 mp/h |
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