What is the air quality in Ankeny today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Ankeny is 55 (Moderate). PM2.5 concentration is 14.0 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Ankeny right now?

The current temperature in Ankeny is 26.6°C (feels like 26.6°C). Humidity is 68.8% and wind speed is 37.6 km/h.

Air Quality in Ankeny, United States

Partly Cloudy

26.6°C · 68.8% humidity

26.6°

Feels 26.6°

Moderate

Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 1pm

55 4pm

35 7pm

28 10pm

26 1am

25 4am

25 7am

25 10am

Air Quality Index Trend

19h · 1 stn

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

68.8%

Humidity

37.6 km/h

Wind ESE

1013.4 hPa

Pressure

14.9

UV Extreme

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

14.0 µg/m³

PM10

20.55 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Ankeny?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

19h · 1 station

PM2.514.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Moderate

PM1020.55 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX14.9

Extreme

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

14.0

Median

14.0

Average

14.0

Low

14.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 9.65 · Bias: -4.3

What is the 7-day forecast for Ankeny?

07-21

27.5° 22.2°

0.06 mm

07-22

28.1° 19.6°

20.69 mm

07-23

24.1° 17.3°

3.13 mm

07-24

29.5° 16.0°

07-25

25.5° 17.8°

11.88 mm

07-26

29.3° 21.1°

0.62 mm

07-27

31.1° 20.3°

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Ankeny?

Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

14.4 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³

Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

14.4 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Ankeny?

55 Johnston 55 Des Moines 55 Urbandale 55 Altoona 55 Clive 55 West Des Moines 55 Waukee 52 Ames 52 Indianola 53 Marshalltown

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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 2026-07-21T21:27 UTC.