What is the air quality in Altoona today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Altoona is 18 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 4.3 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Altoona right now?

The current temperature in Altoona is 24.1°C (feels like 24.1°C). Humidity is 48.8% and wind speed is 5.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Altoona?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 0.7 (Low).

Air Quality in Altoona, United States

Clear

24.1°C · 48.8% humidity

24.1°

Feels 24.1°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 6pm

18 9pm

22 12am

24 3am

25 6am

25 9am

25 12pm

25 3pm

Air Quality Index Trend

42h · 1 stn

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

48.8%

Humidity

5.3 km/h

Wind W

1011.5 hPa

Pressure

0.7

UV Low

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

4.3 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Altoona?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

42h · 1 station

PM2.54.3 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX0.7

Low

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

4.3

Median

4.3

Average

4.3

Low

4.3

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: +1.6

What is the 7-day forecast for Altoona?

06-09

29.8° 15.7°

06-10

25.8° 18.0°

3.81 mm

06-11

27.6° 20.0°

06-12

29.2° 21.4°

2.94 mm

06-13

26.5° 23.1°

3.19 mm

06-14

30.0° 9.2°

19.31 mm

06-15

28.9° 23.1°

0.25 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.7°C

Where are air quality stations near Altoona?

Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

15.5 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³

Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

15.5 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³

What cities are near Altoona?

18 Des Moines 18 Ankeny 18 Johnston 18 Urbandale 18 West Des Moines 18 Clive 31 Indianola 18 Waukee 31 Ames 32 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 2026-06-09T02:44 UTC.