Marine, Illinois Air Quality

Marine has a median AQI of 48, earning an air quality grade of B+ — good air quality that ranks better than 17% of US cities. Air quality has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Particulate matter (PM2.5) is the primary concern, often linked to vehicle traffic, industrial activity, and wildfire smoke. In 2025, Marine recorded 168 good air quality days (55% of monitored days) and 3 unhealthy days.

Population: 1,049 • County: Madison

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Quick Facts

Current AQI15Good
Air Quality GradeB+
Median AQI (2025)48
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 17%
Primary PollutantPM2.5
Unhealthy Days/Year3
10-Year Trend→ Stable
Data SourceEPA AirNow

Health Recommendation

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

It's a great day to be active outside!

5-Day AQI Forecast

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Last 30 Days

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Current Pollutant Levels

PM2.5
15
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2025 Air Quality Summary

168
Good Days
132
Moderate Days
3
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
260
Max AQI
48
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2025)

PM2.5164 days
Ozone137 days
PM103 days

Days when each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI. Learn about pollutants →

Frequently Asked Questions About Marine Air Quality

What is the air quality in Marine today?

The current AQI in Marine is 15, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in Marine getting better or worse?

Air quality in Marine has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with a median AQI of around 48.

What is the most common air pollutant in Marine?

PM2.5 is the primary air pollutant in Marine, responsible for the most air quality-impacted days in 2025. Particulate matter can originate from vehicle exhaust, wildfires, and industrial emissions.

How many unhealthy air days does Marine have per year?

In 2025, Marine had 3 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 168 good days and 132 moderate days out of 304 days monitored.

What air quality grade does Marine receive?

Marine receives an air quality grade of B+, placing it better than 17% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 48 for 2025, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

B+

Better than 17% of US cities

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