What is the air quality in Ames today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Ames is 43 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 10.28 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Ames right now?

The current temperature in Ames is 26.0°C (feels like 26.0°C). Humidity is 70.6% and wind speed is 40.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Ames?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 19.9 (Extreme).

Air Quality in Ames, United States

Windy

26.0°C · 70.6% humidity

26.0°

Feels 26.0°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

Calibrated model

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 12pm

43 3pm

31 6pm

27 9pm

25 12am

24 3am

24 6am

24 9am

Air Quality Index Trend

14h · 1 stn

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

70.6%

Humidity

40.9 km/h

Wind SE

1014.8 hPa

Pressure

19.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

10.28 µg/m³

PM10

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Ames?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

14h · 1 station

PM2.510.28 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX19.9

Extreme

What is the 7-day forecast for Ames?

07-21

26.0° 21.7°

4.44 mm

07-22

26.2° 19.2°

2.12 mm

07-23

23.3° 16.3°

2.0 mm

07-24

29.0° 16.1°

07-25

23.4° 17.4°

1.63 mm

07-26

24.3° 20.5°

1.87 mm

07-27

28.6° 19.1°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.4°C

What cities are near Ames?

38 Ankeny 38 Johnston 38 Altoona 38 Urbandale 38 Des Moines 38 Clive 38 West Des Moines 38 Waukee 42 Marshalltown 28 Fort Dodge

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Data sources: AQI from ground-level monitoring stations via AQICN. Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T20:09 UTC.