What is the air quality in West Des Moines today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in West Des Moines is 38 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 9.1 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in West Des Moines right now?

The current temperature in West Des Moines is 27.5°C (feels like 30.9°C). Humidity is 61.0% and wind speed is 45.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in West Des Moines?

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

Air Quality in West Des Moines, United States

Windy

27.5°C · 61.0% humidity

27.5°

Feels 30.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 12pm

38 3pm

29 6pm

27 9pm

25 12am

24 3am

24 6am

25 9am

Air Quality Index Trend

14h · 1 stn

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West 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▲

9.1 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for West Des Moines?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

14h · 1 station

PM2.59.1 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX19.9

Extreme

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

9.1

Median

9.1

Average

9.1

Low

9.1

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 7.0 · Bias: -2.1

Both models agree Avg diff: 4.1°C

Where are air quality stations near West Des Moines?

Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

6.4 km PM2.5: 14.5 µg/m³

Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

6.4 km PM2.5: 9.6 µg/m³

What cities are near West Des Moines?

38 Clive 38 Urbandale 38 Des Moines 38 Johnston 38 Waukee 38 Ankeny 38 Altoona 34 Indianola 43 Ames 42 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 2026-07-21T20:17 UTC.