AQ Index for Lake County, Illinois

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Air Quality Index for Lake County, Illinois

The area with the highest AQ Index (as of 18:00 CST) in is in the North and West Suburbs (Chicago) area. Particle Pollution (PM2.5) is measuring at 53 (Moderate). This means air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Over the next few days, the highest primary air pollutant will be Particle Pollution (PM2.5) in the Lake County area. It is forecasted to be 0 (Moderate), meaning air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Below is a clickable map of Lake County, Illinois. The markers on the map identify large, populated cities. If you hover over a marker, it will display the city name and the current AQ index. The color of the city markers also references the current AQ risk level.

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CategoryGoodModerateUnhealthy for Sensitive GroupsUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

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AQ Index Forecast by City in Lake County

Below is a list of cities in Lake County where we track and forecast the AQ index. Click on a city name to get the current AQ index as well as any available forcasts.

Round Lake Beach Waukegan Buffalo Grove Mundelein Gurnee
North Chicago Highland Park Vernon Hills Zion Grayslake
Libertyville Lake Zurich Lake Forest Deerfield Round Lake
Lindenhurst Antioch Wauconda Beach Park Fox Lake
Gages Lake Lake Villa Hawthorn Woods Long Grove Round Lake Park
Lincolnshire Park City Winthrop Harbor Lake Bluff Volo
Highwood Grandwood Park Lake Barrington Kildeer Deer Park
Green Oaks Hainesville Riverwoods Wadsworth Long Lake
Round Lake Heights North Barrington Venetian Village Fox Lake Hills Channel Lake
Port Barrington Knollwood Tower Lakes Forest. Lake Lake Catherine
Bannockburn Third Lake Indian Creek Mettawa Old Mill Creek