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Elgin Air Quality Index (AQI) | Air Pollution

Real-time PM2.5, PM10 air pollution level in Elgin

Last Updated: 2026-07-20 15:01 (Local Time)

Live AQI

150AQI (US)

Air Quality is

Poor

PM2.5 : 56 µg/m³

pm10 : 65 µg/m³

Good

050

Moderate

100

Poor

150

Unhealthy

200

Severe

300

Hazardous

301+

23 °C

Last Updated: 2026-07-20 15:01 (Local Time)

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Elgin

Major Air Pollutants
Elgin

Particulate Matter(PM₂.₅)

56µg/m³

Particulate Matter(PM₁₀)

65µg/m³

Carbon Monoxide(CO)

197ppb

Sulfur Dioxide(SO₂)

2ppb

Nitrogen Dioxide(NO₂)

6ppb

Ozone(O₃)

37ppb

AQI Graph

Historical Air Quality Data
Elgin

24 Hours

AQI (US)

Elgin

AQI (US)

19-07-2026Time20-07-2026

Time	Elgin
3:31pm	124
4:01pm	119
4:31pm	116
5:01pm	129
5:31pm	129
6:01pm	131
6:31pm	116
7:01pm	116
7:31pm	131
8:01pm	134
8:31pm	136
9:01pm	126
9:31pm	136
10:01pm	146
10:31pm	144
11:01pm	151
11:31pm	144
12:01am	150
12:31am	146
1:01am	136
1:31am	151
2:01am	144
2:31am	144
3:01am	150
3:31am	152
4:01am	152
4:31am	149
5:01am	151
5:31am	144
6:01am	141
6:31am	150
7:01am	146
7:31am	152
8:01am	144
8:31am	134
9:01am	151
9:31am	141
10:01am	151
10:31am	150
11:01am	146
11:31am	150
12:01pm	146
12:31pm	146
1:01pm	150
1:31pm	144
2:01pm	149
2:31pm	141
3:01pm	150

116

Min. AQI (US)4:31pm

152

Max. AQI (US)3:31am

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Elgin, Illinois, United States

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Elgin's Locations
Real-time Air Pollution Level

locations

Status

AQI (US)

PM₂.₅(µg/m³)

PM₁₀(µg/m³)

Temp.(°C)

Humi.(%)

South State Street

Poor

150

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Elgin

2026

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Health Advice For People Living In
Elgin

2.4Cigarettes per day

Weekly 16.8 Cigarettes

Monthly 72 Cigarettes

Breathing the air in this location is as harmful as smoking 2.4 cigarettes a day.

Source:

Berkeley Earth

Disclaimer: This cigarette-equivalent estimate is based on the average PM2.5 concentration over the last 24 hours, assuming continuous exposure during that time.

Solutions for Current AQI (US)

Air PurifierTurn On

Car FilterMust

N95 MaskMust

Stay IndoorMust

Prevent Health Problems: Understand Your Risks

Elgin

Asthma

Heart Issues

Allergies

Sinus

Cold/Flu

Chronic (COPD)

Disclaimer: The above health risks are precautionary suggestions based on current AQI levels. You may not feel the effects immediately, but prolonged exposure to air pollution can contribute to these health conditions over time. AQI.IN is neither a medical expert nor a provider of medical advice. Please consult a doctor if you experience any of the above similar symptoms.

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Standard Value

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Unhealthy

5xabove Standard

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Unhealthy

4xabove Standard

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Poor

3xabove Standard

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Poor

3xabove Standard

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Poor

3xabove Standard

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Poor

3xabove Standard

Moses Lake, Washington

Poor

3xabove Standard

Shorewood, Wisconsin

Poor

3xabove Standard

Greendale, Wisconsin

Poor

3xabove Standard

10.

Cary, Illinois

Poor

3xabove Standard

Last Updated: 20 Jul 2026, 08:15 PM

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Air Quality FAQs
at Elgin

Frequently Asked Questions About Air Quality

1. What is the current AQI (US) level in Elgin?

The current real-time AQI (US) level in Elgin is 150 (Poor). This was last updated 2026-07-20 15:01 (Local Time).

2. When was the best AQI (US) level in Elgin in the last 24 hours?

The best AQI (US) level was 116 (Poor) at 4:31 PM, Jul 19, 2026 (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

3. When was the worst AQI (US) level in Elgin in the last 24 hours?

The worst AQI (US) level was 152 (Unhealthy) at 3:31 AM (Local Time) during the last 24 hours.

4. What is the current trend of AQI (US) levels in Elgin during last 24 hours?

The AQI (US) levels in Elgin have been fluctuating throughout the last 24 hours. The levels have increased by highest 152 at 3:31 AM (Local Time), lowest 116 at 4:31 PM, Jul 19, 2026 (Local Time).

5. What actions are recommended as per the current AQI (US) level in Elgin?

Current AQI (US) levels are unhealthy for Sensitive individuals, they should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.