Stay updated with real-time air quality in Des Moines, 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
Des Moines, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
9.22 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
41.06 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
41.06 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
3.95 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
4.78 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.25 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Des Moines, Iowa
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AQI 52
Moderate
9.57μg/m³
PM2.5
42.74μg/m³
PM10
41.03ppb
O3
3.93ppb
SO2
4.77ppb
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
8.75μg/m³
PM2.5
38.40μg/m³
PM10
41.09ppb
O3
3.98ppb
SO2
4.80ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
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
AQI 49
Good
8.63μg/m³
PM2.5
38.16μg/m³
PM10
41.04ppb
O3
4.01ppb
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
Air quality and pollutant data for Iowa, USA are sourced from ground-based monitors and satellites, adhering to US EPA standards. Machine learning and advanced algorithms enhance the data by incorporating local variables like traffic and population density, ensuring high accuracy and dependability.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
The air quality information for Des Moines, Iowa is updated every hour for accuracy.
In the past 24 hours, the air quality in Des Moines, Iowa was at its worst at 07:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Des Moines, Iowa was observed at 03:00:00 on 2026-03-09.
As of now, the AQI in Des Moines, Iowa is 49, indicating Good conditions.
Des Moines, Iowa air has the highest levels of PM2.5.
Poor air quality in Des Moines, Iowa means it's advisable to stay indoors and wear a mask for your protection.
PM2.5 levels in Des Moines, Iowa are currently 9.221 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 41.057 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 0.254 ppm.
Currently, Des Moines, Iowa has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 3.953 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 41.058 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 4.783 ppb.
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