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Near South Side (Illinois) (US)

Air Quality Trend (last 7 days)

Good (0-50)
Moderate (51-100)
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150)
Unhealthy (151-200)
Very Unhealthy (201-300)
Hazardous (300+)

Weather - 48h MET Norway

Lluvia intensa con nieve
2°C
Lluvia intensa con nieve
Humidity
96.3%
Wind
12 m/s
Pressure
993.1 hPa
Direction
347°
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
17:00
24h Forecast:
Temp.
-7° / 2°
Precip.
13.3mm
Max wind
14.6 m/s

Hourly Forecast

16.03
Now
Weather
2°
4.2
12
16.03
03:00
Weather
1°
2.9
12
16.03
04:00
Weather
1°
0.8
13
16.03
05:00
Weather
1°
0.2
13
16.03
06:00
Weather
1°
0.4
13
16.03
07:00
Weather
0°
0.8
11
16.03
08:00
Weather
-1°
0.6
9
16.03
09:00
Weather
-2°
0.4
9
16.03
10:00
Weather
-3°
0.5
10
16.03
11:00
Weather
-3°
0.4
11
16.03
12:00
Weather
-4°
0.4
11
16.03
13:00
Weather
-4°
0.4
11
16.03
14:00
Weather
-4°
0.4
11
16.03
15:00
Weather
-4°
0.3
12
16.03
16:00
Weather
-4°
0.2
14
16.03
17:00
Weather
-4°
0.1
15
16.03
18:00
Weather
-4°
0.1
14
16.03
19:00
Weather
-4°
0.2
15
16.03
20:00
Weather
-4°
12
16.03
21:00
Weather
-5°
13
16.03
22:00
Weather
-5°
13
16.03
23:00
Weather
-6°
12
17.03
00:00
Weather
-6°
11
17.03
01:00
Weather
-7°
11

Temperature

2°C
-7°C
02:00
2°C
03:00
1°C
04:00
1°C
05:00
1°C
06:00
1°C
07:00
0°C
08:00
-1°C
09:00
-2°C
10:00
-3°C
11:00
-3°C
12:00
-4°C
13:00
-4°C
14:00
-4°C
15:00
-4°C
16:00
-4°C
17:00
-4°C
18:00
-4°C
19:00
-4°C
20:00
-4°C
21:00
-5°C
22:00
-5°C
23:00
-6°C
00:00
-6°C
01:00
-7°C
02:00 13:00 01:00

Precipitation

4.2mm
0mm
02:00
4.2mm
03:00
2.9mm
04:00
0.8mm
05:00
0.2mm
06:00
0.4mm
07:00
0.8mm
08:00
0.6mm
09:00
0.4mm
10:00
0.5mm
11:00
0.4mm
12:00
0.4mm
13:00
0.4mm
14:00
0.4mm
15:00
0.3mm
16:00
0.2mm
17:00
0.1mm
18:00
0.1mm
19:00
0.2mm
02:00 13:00 01:00

Wind

14.6m/s
0m/s
02:00
11.6 m/s
03:00
11.9 m/s
04:00
12.7 m/s
05:00
13 m/s
06:00
12.9 m/s
07:00
11.3 m/s
08:00
9.4 m/s
09:00
8.9 m/s
10:00
10.4 m/s
11:00
10.7 m/s
12:00
11 m/s
13:00
10.9 m/s
14:00
11.2 m/s
15:00
11.6 m/s
16:00
13.5 m/s
17:00
14.6 m/s
18:00
14.1 m/s
19:00
14.5 m/s
20:00
12.1 m/s
21:00
12.5 m/s
22:00
12.5 m/s
23:00
11.8 m/s
00:00
11.2 m/s
01:00
11.2 m/s
02:00 13:00 01:00

Radiation

No sensor within 100 km.

Air quality

We display the worst measurements from all stations in the area. This approach provides a more cautious assessment of air quality, accounting for local pollution sources.

AQI
6.4 km
41
13.7%

Measurement time: 2026-03-16 02:00

Calculated from PM2.5/PM10

PM2.5
6.4 km
10 µg/m3
11.9%

Measurement time: 2026-03-16 02:00

source: Aqicn

Info

Country: United States
Region: Illinois
Latitude: 41.8567
Longitude: -87.62477

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About Air Quality in Near South Side

Air quality in Near South Side is monitored in real-time by sensors and measurement stations. On this page you'll find current data on major air pollutants including particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), and radiation levels.

Common Pollutants in Near South Side

  • PM2.5 - fine particulate matter up to 2.5 micrometers, particularly harmful to health
  • PM10 - particulate matter up to 10 micrometers from traffic and industry
  • NO2 - nitrogen dioxide mainly emitted by vehicles
  • O3 - tropospheric ozone formed in photochemical reactions

When is Air Quality Best in Near South Side?

Generally, the best air quality occurs:

  • Early morning (5:00-7:00 AM) before rush hour traffic
  • After rainfall which cleanses the atmosphere
  • During strong winds that disperse pollutants
  • In summer months when heating systems are less used

Tips for Runners in Near South Side

If you're planning outdoor activities in Near South Side, always check the current AQI value. When AQI exceeds 100, consider moving your workout indoors or shortening the distance. People with respiratory issues, children, and seniors should be especially cautious during elevated pollution levels. Choose routes away from busy streets and industrial areas.