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)
33
Good
Ames, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
5.62 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
20.41 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
17.61 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.51 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
3.41 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.34 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Ames, Iowa
Ames, Iowa
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AQI 33
Good
5.85μg/m³
PM2.5
19.73μg/m³
PM10
18.53ppb
O3
0.57ppb
SO2
3.44ppb
NO2
0.33ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.09μg/m³
PM2.5
21.42μg/m³
PM10
17.09ppb
O3
0.57ppb
SO2
3.67ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.66μg/m³
PM2.5
19.95μg/m³
PM10
16.76ppb
O3
0.58ppb
SO2
3.67ppb
NO2
0.19ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.15μg/m³
PM2.5
18.91μg/m³
PM10
18.98ppb
O3
0.76ppb
SO2
3.70ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.81μg/m³
PM2.5
20.95μg/m³
PM10
19.80ppb
O3
0.57ppb
SO2
3.64ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.96μg/m³
PM2.5
22.21μg/m³
PM10
19.45ppb
O3
0.76ppb
SO2
3.70ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
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 03:00:00, 2026-09-07.
The best air quality in Ames, Iowa was observed at 07:00:00 on 2026-09-07.
The air quality in Ames, Iowa right now is Good, with an AQI of 33.
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 5.615 μg/m3.
Ames, Iowa currently has a PM10 concentration of 20.409 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Ames, Iowa is 0.341 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration in Ames, Iowa is 0.513 ppb.
Ames, Iowa currently has an ozone (O3) concentration of 17.607 ppm.
The current level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Ames, Iowa is 3.413 ppb.
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