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)
38
Good
Ames, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
6.67 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
36.61 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
35.37 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
1.42 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
1.88 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.35 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
High
Ames, Iowa
Ames, Iowa
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AQI 33
Good
6.02μg/m³
PM2.5
26.04μg/m³
PM10
33.48ppb
O3
1.80ppb
SO2
2.22ppb
NO2
0.38ppm
CO
AQI 35
Good
5.84μg/m³
PM2.5
25.30μg/m³
PM10
37.79ppb
O3
1.68ppb
SO2
2.35ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 35
Good
5.93μg/m³
PM2.5
25.94μg/m³
PM10
37.81ppb
O3
1.68ppb
SO2
2.36ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 34
Good
6.04μg/m³
PM2.5
25.70μg/m³
PM10
36.85ppb
O3
1.65ppb
SO2
2.21ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
CO
AQI 34
Good
5.90μg/m³
PM2.5
24.84μg/m³
PM10
37.44ppb
O3
1.85ppb
SO2
2.24ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 34
Good
6.04μg/m³
PM2.5
25.78μg/m³
PM10
37.17ppb
O3
1.64ppb
SO2
2.21ppb
NO2
0.29ppm
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 08:00:00, 2026-04-23.
The best air quality in Ames, Iowa was observed at 10:00:00 on 2026-04-23.
The air quality in Ames, Iowa right now is Good, with an AQI of 34.
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 6.493 μg/m3.
Ames, Iowa currently has a PM10 concentration of 26.846 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in Ames, Iowa is 0.376 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration in Ames, Iowa is 1.837 ppb.
Ames, Iowa currently has an ozone (O3) concentration of 37.311 ppm.
The current level of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in Ames, Iowa is 2.285 ppb.
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