Worst air pollution Art Institute of Chicago - Chicago, today and tomorrow
Today (18 July): Air quality in Art Institute of Chicago is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 37.7/100).
Tomorrow (19 July 2026): Air quality in Art Institute of Chicago is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 37.3/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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Chicago's Art Institute of Chicago air quality benefits from its Grant Park lakefront position adjacent to the Michigan Avenue Millennium Park entrance, with Lake Michigan's consistent lake winds providing reliable maritime ventilation. Vehicle traffic on Michigan Avenue contributes local sources, while the park's lakefront proximity and the lake's ventilation capability generally maintain the Art Institute among Chicago's more moderately ventilated lakefront cultural institutions throughout most of the year.
Today - 18 July | Pollution peaks at 08:00
AQI:
Fair
37.7/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
10.7/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
6.5/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.7/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.7/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
7.3/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.2/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 19 July | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
37.3/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
11.6/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.9/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
0.4/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
37.3/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
0.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.7/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Art Institute of Chicago right now?
On 18 July 2026, overall air quality in Art Institute of Chicago is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 37.7/100. Pollution peaks around 8:00 AM (O3: 37.7/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Art Institute of Chicago?
On 19 July 2026, air quality conditions in Art Institute of Chicago will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.3/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 37.3/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Art Institute of Chicago?
This landmark in Chicago sees air quality shift through the year. Typically, the mildest, cleanest weather usually falls in spring and autumn, while summer heat waves are the main driver of poor air quality, as ozone builds under stagnant, humid conditions. Lake-effect winds can help clear the air on many days near the Great Lakes shoreline.
Are air quality levels in Art Institute of Chicago based on measurements or forecasts?
It is forecasts derived by downscaling forecasts provided by EU’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) by taking into account local conditions such as traffic patterns. CAMS bases its forecast on satellite measurements of particles and chemical compounds in the atmosphere. Airmine’s services were developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
Why doesn’t the forecast always reflect wildfire impacts?
Airmine’s forecast uses CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) as its background atmospheric model. While CAMS includes wildfire emissions, these are derived from satellite observations and are not available in real time. During rapidly evolving wildfire events, there may therefore be a delay before increased emissions are incorporated into the model. As a result, the forecast may temporarily underestimate PM₂.₅ and other pollutants associated with wildfire smoke.
During rapidly evolving wildfire events, CAMS may lag by approximately 1–2 days before increased wildfire emissions are fully represented, which can lead to temporary underestimation of PM₂.₅ concentrations in Airmine’s forecast.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 18 July 2026 at 21:30 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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