Worst air pollution Naperville, today and tomorrow

Today (16 July): Air quality in Naperville is fair. AQI and O3 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, HCHO, and PM1 are good. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.7/100).
Tomorrow (17 July 2026): Air quality in Naperville is fair. All pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.

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Naperville's air quality benefits from the flat Illinois prairie providing generally good wind dispersal, with vehicle emissions from I-88 and I-355 the primary local sources in this affluent Chicago western suburb. The Fox River corridor provides limited natural ventilation, while the broader Chicago metropolitan regional ozone burden from prevailing southwesterly winds and the region's industrial and vehicle emissions represents the primary background air quality concern throughout the summer ozone season across this rapidly growing DuPage County city.

Today - 16 July | Pollution peaks at 11:00

AQI:

Fair

36.7/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

9.9/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

10.1/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

3.2/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

36.7/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.4/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.5/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

6.6/100

Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day

Tomorrow - 17 July | Pollution peaks at 12:00

AQI:

Fair

37.6/100

PM2.5 (fine particles):

Good

6.4/100

PM10 (coarse particles):

Good

2.6/100

NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):

Good

4.1/100

O3 (ozone):

Fair

37.6/100

SO2 (sulfur dioxide):

Good

0.2/100

CO (carbon monoxide):

Good

0.0/100

HCHO (formaldehyde):

Good

5.2/100

PM1 (ultrafine particles):

Good

5.3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is air quality bad in Naperville right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall air quality in Naperville is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 36.7/100. Pollution peaks around 11:00 AM (O3: 36.7/100).

Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Naperville?

On 17 July 2026, air quality conditions in Naperville will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 37.6/100. Pollution peaks around 12:00 PM (O3: 37.6/100).

When is air pollution at its worst in Naperville?

Naperville follows a fairly predictable seasonal air quality pattern — spring and autumn tend to bring the cleanest, most stable air, whereas hot, humid summer conditions drive ozone formation, especially during heat waves. Calm, cold winter spells can occasionally allow local pollution to build up before the next weather system clears it.

Are air quality levels in Naperville 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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