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Weather in Des Plaines, Illinois

09:23 AM

Now

72° F

Feels Like 72°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 6 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Humidity 65 %

Today

Day 90°

Night 66°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 7 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11+

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Des Plaines Weather Forecast Updated

Last updated on October 03, 2025 7:57 AM

Air quality in Des Plaines

NOW

60 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 19.45 µg/m³

PM10 19.51 µg/m³

O₃ 27.56 ppb

NO₂ 13.73 ppb

SO₂ 4.28 ppb

CO 264.29 ppb

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is currently in the acceptable range. However, sensitive individuals should be aware of potential risks from certain pollutants.

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