Air Quality in Des Moines, United States

Windy
27.5°C · 61.0% humidity
27.5°
Feels 30.9°
29
Good
Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.
Model forecast

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast
24 9am
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24
29 12pm
28
27
26 3pm
25
25
25 6pm
24
25
25 9pm
24
24
24 12am
24
24
24 3am
24
24
24 6am
25
25
AD 728×90

Air Quality Index Trend

22h · 1 stn

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

61.0%
Humidity
45.3 km/h
Wind ESE
1014.5 hPa
Pressure
19.9
UV Extreme
GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲
29
7.0 µg/m³
PM10
13
13.7 µg/m³
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What is the weather forecast for Des Moines?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

22h · 1 station
PM2.57.0 µg/m³ ✓ WHO
Good
PM1013.7 µg/m³
Good
UV INDEX19.9
Extreme
AD 300×250
Both models agree Avg diff: 4.2°C

Where are air quality stations near Des Moines?

56
Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
2.8 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³
40
Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
2.8 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

What cities are near Des Moines?

29 West Des Moines 29 Urbandale 29 Clive 29 Johnston 29 Altoona 29 Ankeny 29 Waukee 44 Indianola 44 Ames 44 Marshalltown
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Data sources: Weather forecast from ECMWF (IFS & CAMS models). AQI calculated using US EPA standard. Updated 2026-07-21T17:13 UTC.