What is the air quality in Altoona today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Altoona is 27 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.5 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Altoona right now?

The current temperature in Altoona is 12.5°C (feels like 12.5°C). Humidity is 78.9% and wind speed is 46.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Altoona?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.0 (Low).

Air Quality in Altoona, United States

Windy

12.5°C · 78.9% humidity

12.5°

Feels 12.5°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

— 4pm

—

— 7pm

—

— 10pm

—

— 1am

—

— 4am

—

— 7am

—

— 10am

—

— 1pm

—

View AQI history for Altoona →

Altoona's air quality is primarily affected by vehicle emissions and industrial activity. Seasonal wildfire smoke and weather patterns can cause periodic air quality deterioration.

78.9%

Humidity

46.3 km/h

Wind ESE

1020.7 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.5 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

050100150200300500

What is the weather forecast for Altoona?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.56.5 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.4°C

What cities are near Altoona?

27 Des Moines 27 Ankeny 27 Johnston 27 Urbandale 27 West Des Moines 27 Clive 27 Indianola 27 Waukee 27 Ames 27 Marshalltown

Get AQI alerts for Altoona

Notify me when air quality reaches:

ModerateAQI > 50 Unhealthy for Sensitive GroupsAQI > 100 UnhealthyAQI > 150 Very UnhealthyAQI > 200

Free · No account · Unsubscribe any time

Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-10-21T00:35 UTC.