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)
56
Moderate
Des Moines, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
12.30 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
54.55 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
43.70 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
1.06 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
4.42 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.30 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Des Moines, Iowa
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AQI 52
Moderate
9.66μg/m³
PM2.5
43.51μg/m³
PM10
43.64ppb
O3
3.08ppb
SO2
4.86ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
7.96μg/m³
PM2.5
35.03μg/m³
PM10
43.57ppb
O3
3.11ppb
SO2
4.86ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
7.72μg/m³
PM2.5
26.41μg/m³
PM10
43.51ppb
O3
2.82ppb
SO2
4.88ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 44
Good
8.26μg/m³
PM2.5
43.61μg/m³
PM10
43.30ppb
O3
2.92ppb
SO2
4.88ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 41
Good
7.15μg/m³
PM2.5
23.57μg/m³
PM10
43.64ppb
O3
2.84ppb
SO2
4.88ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 49
Good
8.60μg/m³
PM2.5
35.70μg/m³
PM10
42.45ppb
O3
2.86ppb
SO2
3.35ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
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 08:00:00 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 56, 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 12.3 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 54.546 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 0.296 ppm.
Currently, Des Moines, Iowa has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 1.061 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 43.701 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 4.417 ppb.
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