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)
49
Good
Ames, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
8.61 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
39.07 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
40.23 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
4.01 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
4.58 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.28 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Ames, Iowa
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AQI 44
Good
8.48μg/m³
PM2.5
38.49μg/m³
PM10
40.12ppb
O3
4.57ppb
SO2
6.21ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.13μg/m³
PM2.5
40.87μg/m³
PM10
40.75ppb
O3
3.96ppb
SO2
4.76ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.84μg/m³
PM2.5
39.55μg/m³
PM10
40.86ppb
O3
3.98ppb
SO2
4.77ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.83μg/m³
PM2.5
39.99μg/m³
PM10
41.28ppb
O3
4.15ppb
SO2
4.79ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
9.03μg/m³
PM2.5
40.53μg/m³
PM10
41.74ppb
O3
3.61ppb
SO2
3.33ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.74μg/m³
PM2.5
38.73μg/m³
PM10
41.04ppb
O3
4.12ppb
SO2
4.80ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
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.
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Air quality updates for Ames, Iowa are available every hour.
Ames, Iowa experienced its worst air quality at 07:00:00, 2026-03-09.
The best air quality in Ames, Iowa was observed at 01:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
The air quality in Ames, Iowa right now is Good, with an AQI of 49.
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 8.608 μg/m3.
Ames, Iowa currently has a PM10 concentration of 39.068 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Ames, Iowa is 0.277 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration in Ames, Iowa is 4.007 ppb.
Ames, Iowa currently has an ozone (O3) concentration of 40.235 ppm.
The current level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Ames, Iowa is 4.585 ppb.
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