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)
45
Good
Ames, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
4.39 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
17.13 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
48.98 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.62 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
3.41 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.14 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Ames, Iowa
Ames, Iowa
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AQI 39
Good
6.73μg/m³
PM2.5
28.68μg/m³
PM10
41.76ppb
O3
0.37ppb
SO2
3.88ppb
NO2
0.14ppm
CO
AQI 40
Good
7.14μg/m³
PM2.5
32.00μg/m³
PM10
42.69ppb
O3
0.50ppb
SO2
4.00ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 40
Good
7.47μg/m³
PM2.5
33.23μg/m³
PM10
42.79ppb
O3
0.50ppb
SO2
4.01ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 39
Good
7.22μg/m³
PM2.5
32.42μg/m³
PM10
42.22ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
4.10ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 40
Good
6.96μg/m³
PM2.5
31.34μg/m³
PM10
42.72ppb
O3
0.52ppb
SO2
2.23ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 40
Good
7.31μg/m³
PM2.5
32.16μg/m³
PM10
42.71ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
4.11ppb
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 05:00:00, 2026-06-15.
The best air quality in Ames, Iowa was observed at 10:00:00 on 2026-06-15.
The air quality in Ames, Iowa right now is Good, with an AQI of 39.
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 6.554 μg/m3.
Ames, Iowa currently has a PM10 concentration of 21.209 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Ames, Iowa is 0.14 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration in Ames, Iowa is 0.391 ppb.
Ames, Iowa currently has an ozone (O3) concentration of 42.351 ppm.
The current level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Ames, Iowa is 3.808 ppb.
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