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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 | Mist |
| Temperature | 59°F |
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind | 5.7 mp/h |
| Pressure | 29.7 Hg |
live aqi city ranking
Real-time USA city ranking
| # | city | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Palm Desert, California | 135 |
| 2 | Coachella, California | 94 |
| 3 | Mecca, California | 93 |
| 4 | Yucaipa, California | 87 |
| 5 | Campo, California | 85 |
| 6 | Banning, California | 74 |
| 7 | Burns Harbor, Indiana | 73 |
| 8 | Muskegon, Michigan | 72 |
| 9 | Michigan City, Indiana | 71 |
| 10 | Corpus Christi, Texas | 70 |
(local time)
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live aqi station ranking
Real-time Chicago air quality ranking
| # | station | US AQI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avalon Park | 73 |
| 2 | 9330 S Kreiter Ave | 70 |
| 3 | East Side German Shepherd | 70 |
| 4 | East Side Robin | 70 |
| 5 | East Side Tiger | 70 |
| 6 | 10905 S Ewing Ave | 69 |
| 7 | 10912 S Buffalo Ave | 68 |
| 8 | 9719 S Ave J | 68 |
| 9 | East Side | 68 |
| 10 | 10910 S Mackinaw Ave | 66 |
(local time)
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US AQI
62
live AQI index
Moderate
Overview
What is the current air quality near South Side, Chicago?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 62 US AQI | PM2.5 |
| Pollutants | Concentration | |
|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 | 15.1µg/m³ | |
Health Recommendations
What is the current air quality near South Side, Chicago?
 | Sensitive groups should reduce outdoor exercise |
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Forecast
South Side, Chicago air quality index (AQI) forecast
| Day | Pollution level | Weather | Temperature | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 14 | Moderate 52 AQI US | |||
| Wednesday, May 15 | Good 50 AQI US  | |||
| Thursday, May 16 | Moderate 56 AQI US | |||
| Today | Moderate 62 AQI US |  40% | 75.2° 59° |  6.7 mp/h |
| Saturday, May 18 | Moderate 69 AQI US |  | 80.6° 59° | 6.7 mp/h |
| Sunday, May 19 | Moderate 70 AQI US | 40% | 77° 62.6° | 8.9 mp/h |
| Monday, May 20 | Moderate 68 AQI US | 100% | 82.4° 59° | 13.4 mp/h |
| Tuesday, May 21 | Moderate 78 AQI US | 100% | 86° 68° | 15.7 mp/h |
| Wednesday, May 22 | Moderate 57 AQI US | 100% | 77° 64.4° | 17.9 mp/h |
| Thursday, May 23 | Good 12 AQI US | 100% | 66.2° 50° | 15.7 mp/h |
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South Side air quality data attribution
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- 10912 S Buffalo Ave 68
- 9719 S Ave J 68
- East Side 68
- 10905 S Ewing Ave 69
- 9330 S Kreiter Ave 70
- East Side German Shepherd 70
- East Side Robin 70
- East Side Tiger 70
- Avalon Park 73
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