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)
20
Good
Des Moines, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)
Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
1.34 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
10.98 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
21.99 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.69 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
5.23 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.17 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 19
Good
1.44μg/m³
PM2.5
6.55μg/m³
PM10
20.88ppb
O3
0.55ppb
SO2
4.27ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 19
Good
1.83μg/m³
PM2.5
8.60μg/m³
PM10
20.67ppb
O3
0.56ppb
SO2
4.25ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 19
Good
1.60μg/m³
PM2.5
7.37μg/m³
PM10
21.14ppb
O3
0.56ppb
SO2
4.29ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 19
Good
1.76μg/m³
PM2.5
8.19μg/m³
PM10
20.30ppb
O3
0.57ppb
SO2
4.26ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 19
Good
1.54μg/m³
PM2.5
7.44μg/m³
PM10
20.95ppb
O3
0.56ppb
SO2
4.28ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 19
Good
2.17μg/m³
PM2.5
11.51μg/m³
PM10
20.75ppb
O3
0.54ppb
SO2
4.05ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
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 10:00:00 on 2025-10-21.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Des Moines, Iowa was observed at 03:00:00 on 2025-10-22.
As of now, the AQI in Des Moines, Iowa is 20, 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 1.339 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 10.984 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 0.173 ppm.
Currently, Des Moines, Iowa has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.691 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 21.987 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 5.233 ppb.
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