Worst air pollution Lake University - North Peoria, today and tomorrow
Today (9 August): Air quality in Lake University is fair. AQI, NO2, O3, and PM1 are fair; PM2.5, PM10, SO2, CO, and HCHO are good. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 38.1/100).
Tomorrow (10 August 2026): Air quality in Lake University is fair. PM2.5 increases to fair; all other pollutants stay as today. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 36.1/100). Airmine updates local air quality forecasts four times daily.
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In Lake University, this area sees modest traffic, so seasonal field work and occasional open burning shape air quality more than congestion. This is partly offset by tree cover about 118 meters away, which filters out some particulate matter naturally. Wind patterns on any given day can shift this picture meaningfully in either direction.
Today - 9 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
38.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
18.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
5.1/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
22.3/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
38.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.2/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
5.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
23.0/100
Levels show the poorest local air quality during the day
Tomorrow - 10 August | Pollution peaks at 10:00
AQI:
Fair
36.1/100
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Fair
23.2/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
7.8/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Fair
23.1/100
O3 (ozone):
Fair
36.1/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
2.1/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
6.6/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Fair
27.5/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is air quality bad in Lake University right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall air quality in Lake University is fair. AQI is the main air quality indicator at 38.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 38.1/100).
Will air quality be worse tomorrow in Lake University?
On 10 August 2026, air quality conditions in Lake University will be similar to today, with AQI forecast at fair at 36.1/100. Pollution peaks around 10:00 AM (O3: 36.1/100).
When is air pollution at its worst in Lake University?
Cold-season conditions typically drive the sharpest particulate increases around here, when home heating emissions build up under temperature inversions common on calm winter days. Summer shifts the concern toward ground-level ozone here too, since intense sun and heat fuel ozone formation, sometimes compounded by regional wildfire smoke. The shoulder seasons, spring and fall, usually offer the year's best air quality thanks to milder, breezier conditions.
Are air quality levels in Lake University 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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