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Weather in Elgin, Illinois

10:02 AM

Now

66° F

Feels Like 72°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 6 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Humidity 87 %

Today

Day 81°

Night 54°

Precipitation 3 %

Wind 6 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.

Elgin Weather Forecast Updated

46 minutes ago

Last updated on September 01, 2025 9:15 AM

Air quality in Elgin

NOW

51 AQI

Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 8.09 µg/m³

PM10 8.15 µg/m³

O₃ 43.82 ppb

NO₂ 7.40 ppb

SO₂ 3.53 ppb

CO 207.41 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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