Rock Island
2 monitoring stations · readings from 72 to 74
Average AQI
Air quality in Rock Island
Air quality in Rock Island is currently 73 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Rock Island right now.
We aggregate 2 stations across Rock Island. Individual stations range from 72 at the cleanest to 74 at the worst, so conditions vary across Rock Island — the local figure matters more than the average.
Rock Island breaks down into 2 stations you can open individually. Of those listed below, Linwood Mining is reading highest at 74 and Prospect Drive lowest at 72.
Readings refresh hourly from the official monitoring networks we track. Conditions can change quickly, so check back before planning time outdoors.
What to do at moderate levels
Outdoor activity
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.
Sensitive groups
Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
Indoor air
Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.
Stations in Rock Island
About Rock Island
Coordinates
41.491, -90.603
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
2
Reporting in this area
Spread
72 – 74
Cleanest to worst station reading
Rock Island air quality, answered
Rock Island is currently reading an AQI of 73, which is Moderate. It is the average across 2 reporting stations.
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner. Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
73 sits in the Moderate band of the air quality index. The index runs from 0 to 500, and the lower the number the cleaner the air.
We currently aggregate 2 stations in Rock Island, reading between 72 and 74.
Of the stations currently listed for Rock Island, Linwood Mining is reading highest at 74 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this city, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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