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)
36
Good
Des Moines, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
5.18 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
23.15 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
39.21 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.15 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
2.42 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.26 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
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AQI 36
Good
5.11μg/m³
PM2.5
22.61μg/m³
PM10
39.28ppb
O3
0.15ppb
SO2
2.46ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 36
Good
6.13μg/m³
PM2.5
26.80μg/m³
PM10
39.19ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
2.56ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 34
Good
6.47μg/m³
PM2.5
31.63μg/m³
PM10
37.39ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
2.44ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 36
Good
6.33μg/m³
PM2.5
30.80μg/m³
PM10
38.62ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
3.71ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 34
Good
6.38μg/m³
PM2.5
30.93μg/m³
PM10
37.28ppb
O3
0.16ppb
SO2
2.62ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 35
Good
5.91μg/m³
PM2.5
25.72μg/m³
PM10
38.37ppb
O3
0.66ppb
SO2
2.35ppb
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 03:00:00 on 2026-07-23.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Des Moines, Iowa was observed at 01:00:00 on 2026-07-23.
As of now, the AQI in Des Moines, Iowa is 36, indicating Good conditions.
Des Moines, Iowa air has the highest levels of O3.
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 5.181 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 23.147 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 0.259 ppm.
Currently, Des Moines, Iowa has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.155 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 39.206 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 2.419 ppb.
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