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)
36
Good
Ames, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
6.17 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
27.00 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
39.18 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.15 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
3.85 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.24 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Ames, Iowa
Ames, Iowa
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AQI 35
Good
6.34μg/m³
PM2.5
23.11μg/m³
PM10
38.11ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
4.64ppb
NO2
0.24ppm
CO
AQI 36
Good
6.14μg/m³
PM2.5
26.36μg/m³
PM10
39.24ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
2.67ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 36
Good
6.13μg/m³
PM2.5
26.80μg/m³
PM10
39.19ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
2.56ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 36
Good
6.18μg/m³
PM2.5
25.55μg/m³
PM10
38.76ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
3.74ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 35
Good
5.91μg/m³
PM2.5
25.72μg/m³
PM10
38.37ppb
O3
0.66ppb
SO2
2.35ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 36
Good
6.33μg/m³
PM2.5
30.80μg/m³
PM10
38.62ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
3.71ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
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, 2026-07-23.
The best air quality in Ames, Iowa was observed at 09:00:00 on 2026-07-23.
The air quality in Ames, Iowa right now is Good, with an AQI of 36.
In Ames, Iowa, O3 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 6.172 μg/m3.
Ames, Iowa currently has a PM10 concentration of 27.005 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Ames, Iowa is 0.241 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration in Ames, Iowa is 0.155 ppb.
Ames, Iowa currently has an ozone (O3) concentration of 39.182 ppm.
The current level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Ames, Iowa is 3.854 ppb.
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