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)
13
Good
Ames, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
2.27 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
9.02 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
14.45 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.30 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
2.05 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.18 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Ames, Iowa
Ames, Iowa
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AQI 13
Good
2.23μg/m³
PM2.5
10.22μg/m³
PM10
14.44ppb
O3
0.31ppb
SO2
2.07ppb
NO2
0.18ppm
CO
AQI 12
Good
1.32μg/m³
PM2.5
6.04μg/m³
PM10
13.24ppb
O3
0.30ppb
SO2
2.01ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 12
Good
0.93μg/m³
PM2.5
3.93μg/m³
PM10
13.25ppb
O3
0.30ppb
SO2
2.00ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 13
Good
1.90μg/m³
PM2.5
10.29μg/m³
PM10
14.46ppb
O3
0.46ppb
SO2
2.00ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 12
Good
2.06μg/m³
PM2.5
9.71μg/m³
PM10
13.26ppb
O3
0.29ppb
SO2
1.97ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 14
Good
1.35μg/m³
PM2.5
6.74μg/m³
PM10
14.54ppb
O3
0.46ppb
SO2
1.99ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
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 11:00:00, 2026-01-22.
The best air quality in Ames, Iowa was observed at 04:00:00 on 2026-01-23.
The air quality in Ames, Iowa right now is Good, with an AQI of 13.
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 2.27 μg/m3.
Ames, Iowa currently has a PM10 concentration of 9.02 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Ames, Iowa is 0.178 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration in Ames, Iowa is 0.3 ppb.
Ames, Iowa currently has an ozone (O3) concentration of 14.45 ppm.
The current level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Ames, Iowa is 2.053 ppb.
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