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)
88
Moderate
Des Moines, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)
Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
29.06 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
125.41 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
37.85 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.47 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
4.07 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.30 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Moderate
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
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AQI 77
Moderate
22.80μg/m³
PM2.5
99.29μg/m³
PM10
19.68ppb
O3
0.56ppb
SO2
3.34ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 77
Moderate
23.05μg/m³
PM2.5
99.43μg/m³
PM10
19.66ppb
O3
0.56ppb
SO2
3.33ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 79
Moderate
23.63μg/m³
PM2.5
105.88μg/m³
PM10
21.27ppb
O3
0.57ppb
SO2
3.30ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 77
Moderate
22.62μg/m³
PM2.5
92.43μg/m³
PM10
16.91ppb
O3
0.52ppb
SO2
2.96ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 79
Moderate
23.78μg/m³
PM2.5
101.36μg/m³
PM10
19.77ppb
O3
0.56ppb
SO2
2.97ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
CO
AQI 75
Moderate
22.41μg/m³
PM2.5
85.68μg/m³
PM10
16.66ppb
O3
0.56ppb
SO2
3.33ppb
NO2
0.25ppm
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.
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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 05:00:00 on 2025-09-04.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Des Moines, Iowa was observed at 04:00:00 on 2025-09-03.
As of now, the AQI in Des Moines, Iowa is 79, indicating Moderate 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 24.105 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 105.659 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 0.251 ppm.
Currently, Des Moines, Iowa has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.565 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 22.417 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 3.33 ppb.
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