Stay updated with real-time air quality in West 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)
27
Good
West Des Moines, Iowa
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
4.94 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
18.02 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
28.91 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.49 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
2.69 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.17 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, Iowa
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AQI 27
Good
4.31μg/m³
PM2.5
18.97μg/m³
PM10
28.73ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
2.69ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.06μg/m³
PM2.5
24.44μg/m³
PM10
28.90ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
2.70ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
4.82μg/m³
PM2.5
19.00μg/m³
PM10
28.27ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
2.71ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
3.30μg/m³
PM2.5
12.51μg/m³
PM10
29.32ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
2.67ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 33
Good
5.55μg/m³
PM2.5
16.25μg/m³
PM10
28.97ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
2.66ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
AQI 28
Good
4.55μg/m³
PM2.5
18.39μg/m³
PM10
29.72ppb
O3
0.49ppb
SO2
2.71ppb
NO2
0.17ppm
CO
Air quality measurements for Iowa, USA meet strict US EPA standards. These measurements are collected from reliable sources, including satellites and ground-based monitoring systems. Advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques are applied to the data, factoring in variables such as traffic and population density, to ensure precision and reliability.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
Air quality data for West Des Moines, Iowa is updated on an hourly basis.
The worst air quality in West Des Moines, Iowa was recorded at 07:00:00 on 2026-06-08.
The best air quality in West Des Moines, Iowa was recorded at 09:00:00 on 2026-06-08.
The real-time air quality index in West Des Moines, Iowa is 27, currently categorized as Good.
The most common pollutant in West Des Moines, Iowa is O3.
If the air quality in West Des Moines, Iowa is poor, limit outdoor activities and use a mask to safeguard your health.
The measured PM2.5 levels in West Des Moines, Iowa at present are 4.944 μg/m3.
The current PM10 levels in West Des Moines, Iowa are 18.017 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) level in West Des Moines, Iowa is 0.17 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) levels in West Des Moines, Iowa are 0.493 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) levels at West Des Moines, Iowa is 28.909 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels at West Des Moines, Iowa is 2.685 ppb.
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