What is the air quality in Iowa City today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Iowa City is 28 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 6.6 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Iowa City right now?

The current temperature in Iowa City is 7.6°C (feels like 1.3°C). Humidity is 44.2% and wind speed is 70.6 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Iowa City?

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

Air Quality in Iowa City, United States

Windy

7.6°C · 44.2% humidity

7.6°

Feels 1.3°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

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Air Quality Index Trend

42h · 2 stn

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

44.2%

Humidity

70.6 km/h

Wind NNE

1030.4 hPa

Pressure

0.0

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

6.6 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Iowa City?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

42h · 2 stations

PM2.56.6 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.0

Low

Station readings (2 stations within 25 km)

6.6

Median

6.6

Average

4.3

Low

8.9

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 8.2 · Bias: +1.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Iowa City?

10-20

9.5° 2.1°

10-21

21.4° 10.3°

0.06 mm

10-22

14.3° 7.6°

10-23

12.0° 7.4°

0.5 mm

10-24

21.7° 9.7°

10-25

13.8° 1.2°

2.0 mm

10-26

20.5° 2.3°

1.81 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.3°C

Where are air quality stations near Iowa City?

Hoover School, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

2.2 km PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³

Hoover School, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

2.2 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Hoover School, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

2.2 km PM2.5: 22.1 µg/m³

Hoover School, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

2.2 km PM2.5: 7.0 µg/m³

Hoover School, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

2.2 km PM2.5: 8.9 µg/m³

Hoover School, Iowa City, Iowa, USA

2.2 km PM2.5: 4.3 µg/m³

What cities are near Iowa City?

28 Coralville 28 North Liberty 34 Cedar Rapids 34 Marion 30 Muscatine 20 Davenport 21 Rock Island 38 Bettendorf 38 Moline 32 East Moline

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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 2026-10-20T20:58 UTC.