Stay updated with real-time air quality in Ames, Iowa featuring accurate data on AQI, PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, SO2, and CO levels. Use our interactive map and detailed forecasts to monitor pollution trends, manage health risks, and plan your daily activities with confidence.
Live AQI (Air Quality Index)
77
Moderate
Ames, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)
Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
22.76 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
103.26 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
26.78 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.53 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
3.55 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.38 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Ames, Iowa
Ames, Iowa
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AQI 105
Unhealthy for sensitive groups
36.69μg/m³
PM2.5
130.47μg/m³
PM10
22.02ppb
O3
0.58ppb
SO2
8.89ppb
NO2
0.45ppm
CO
AQI 99
Moderate
34.93μg/m³
PM2.5
139.39μg/m³
PM10
25.59ppb
O3
0.61ppb
SO2
8.43ppb
NO2
0.47ppm
CO
AQI 99
Moderate
34.85μg/m³
PM2.5
143.60μg/m³
PM10
26.09ppb
O3
0.61ppb
SO2
8.37ppb
NO2
0.47ppm
CO
AQI 88
Moderate
29.11μg/m³
PM2.5
109.10μg/m³
PM10
21.68ppb
O3
0.62ppb
SO2
8.19ppb
NO2
0.47ppm
CO
AQI 83
Moderate
26.23μg/m³
PM2.5
119.91μg/m³
PM10
23.14ppb
O3
0.60ppb
SO2
8.23ppb
NO2
0.48ppm
CO
AQI 75
Moderate
21.79μg/m³
PM2.5
80.85μg/m³
PM10
22.08ppb
O3
0.62ppb
SO2
8.10ppb
NO2
0.47ppm
CO
The air quality data for Iowa, USA is gathered from reliable sources such as satellites and monitoring stations, adhering to US EPA guidelines. With the help of advanced algorithms and machine learning, factors like traffic and population density are analyzed to deliver accurate and dependable results.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
Air quality updates for Ames, Iowa are available every hour.
Ames, Iowa experienced its worst air quality at 05:00:00, 2025-06-03.
The best air quality in Ames, Iowa was observed at 03:00:00 on 2025-06-03.
The air quality in Ames, Iowa right now is Moderate, with an AQI of 77.
In Ames, Iowa, PM2.5 is the most frequently found pollutant.
When air quality in Ames, Iowa is compromised, staying indoors and wearing a mask can reduce health risks.
Ames, Iowa currently has a PM2.5 concentration of 22.758 μg/m3.
Ames, Iowa currently has a PM10 concentration of 103.258 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Ames, Iowa is 0.378 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration in Ames, Iowa is 0.531 ppb.
Ames, Iowa currently has an ozone (O3) concentration of 26.783 ppm.
The current level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Ames, Iowa is 3.552 ppb.
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