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)
34
Good
Des Moines, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
5.87 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
25.94 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
36.79 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
1.25 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
1.95 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.26 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Very high
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
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AQI 34
Good
5.50μg/m³
PM2.5
24.37μg/m³
PM10
37.23ppb
O3
1.25ppb
SO2
1.95ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 35
Good
6.34μg/m³
PM2.5
27.76μg/m³
PM10
37.84ppb
O3
1.25ppb
SO2
1.94ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 34
Good
6.48μg/m³
PM2.5
31.97μg/m³
PM10
36.61ppb
O3
1.23ppb
SO2
1.90ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 35
Good
6.28μg/m³
PM2.5
26.33μg/m³
PM10
38.10ppb
O3
1.23ppb
SO2
1.88ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
6.53μg/m³
PM2.5
29.04μg/m³
PM10
37.00ppb
O3
1.23ppb
SO2
1.91ppb
NO2
0.26ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
6.17μg/m³
PM2.5
26.28μg/m³
PM10
35.72ppb
O3
1.39ppb
SO2
1.89ppb
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 2026-04-23.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Des Moines, Iowa was observed at 10:00:00 on 2026-04-23.
As of now, the AQI in Des Moines, Iowa is 34, 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 5.869 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 25.944 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 1.245 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 36.788 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 1.951 ppb.
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