What is the air quality in Des Moines today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Des Moines is 21 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 5.1 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Des Moines right now?

The current temperature in Des Moines is 14.6°C (feels like 14.6°C). Humidity is 59.0% and wind speed is 26.9 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Des Moines?

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

Air Quality in Des Moines, United States

Partly Cloudy

14.6°C · 59.0% humidity

14.6°

Feels 14.6°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

18 stations

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

34 2pm

21 5pm

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Station readings

Air Quality Index Trend

48h · 18 stn

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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.

59.0%

Humidity

26.9 km/h

Wind SSW

1016.3 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

5.1 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Des Moines?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

48h · 18 stations

PM2.55.1 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (18 stations within 25 km)

5.1

Median

5.22

Average

0.05

Low

12.0

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 6.0 · Bias: +0.9

What is the 7-day forecast for Des Moines?

10-21

14.6° 9.7°

10-22

21.8° 7.7°

0.19 mm

10-23

17.2° 8.5°

1.63 mm

10-24

11.9° 7.3°

3.06 mm

10-25

15.1° 7.3°

10-26

13.5° 8.2°

3.38 mm

10-27

19.7° 8.9°

0.06 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 3.4°C

Where are air quality stations near Des Moines?

Des Moines-S 240th St

2.3 km PM2.5: 4.1 µg/m³

Federal Way-S 300th St

7.9 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

SeaTac-Sunset Park

8.6 km PM2.5: 2.9 µg/m³

Tukwilla Allentown, Washington, USA

11.3 km PM2.5: 3.1 µg/m³

Tukwilla Allentown, Washington, USA

11.3 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Tukwilla Allentown, Washington, USA

11.3 km PM2.5: 6.0 µg/m³

Auburn

13.7 km PM2.5: 9.3 µg/m³

South Park, Seattle, Washington, USA

14.4 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Auburn-29th Street

15.4 km PM2.5: 7.4 µg/m³

Seattle-S Myrtle St

15.5 km PM2.5: 3.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Des Moines?

18 SeaTac 23 Kent 17 Burien 17 Federal Way 20 Tukwila 22 East Hill-Meridian 21 Bryn Mawr-Skyway 21 Renton 21 Fairwood 26 Covington

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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 2026-10-21T00:36 UTC.