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)
41
Good
Des Moines, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
6.46 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
28.27 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
43.60 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.74 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
5.56 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.27 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 47
Good
7.47μg/m³
PM2.5
33.33μg/m³
PM10
50.64ppb
O3
1.16ppb
SO2
5.37ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 46
Good
7.72μg/m³
PM2.5
34.25μg/m³
PM10
50.23ppb
O3
1.17ppb
SO2
5.37ppb
NO2
0.28ppm
CO
AQI 47
Good
7.80μg/m³
PM2.5
34.58μg/m³
PM10
50.99ppb
O3
1.01ppb
SO2
5.40ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 45
Good
7.81μg/m³
PM2.5
34.81μg/m³
PM10
49.15ppb
O3
1.02ppb
SO2
5.41ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 47
Good
7.80μg/m³
PM2.5
34.61μg/m³
PM10
50.80ppb
O3
1.01ppb
SO2
5.40ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
CO
AQI 45
Good
7.79μg/m³
PM2.5
35.04μg/m³
PM10
49.06ppb
O3
0.94ppb
SO2
2.44ppb
NO2
0.27ppm
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 06:00:00 on 2026-10-22.
In the last 24 hours, the best air quality in Des Moines, Iowa was observed at 11:00:00 on 2026-10-22.
As of now, the AQI in Des Moines, Iowa is 41, 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 6.457 μg/m3.
The PM10 concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 28.268 μg/m3 at the moment.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration in Des Moines, Iowa is 0.269 ppm.
Currently, Des Moines, Iowa has a sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration of 0.743 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 43.604 ppm.
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) level in Des Moines, Iowa at the moment is 5.558 ppb.
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