What is the air quality in Des Moines today?

The current Air Quality Index (AQI) in Des Moines is 35 (Good). PM2.5 concentration is 8.4 µg/m³.

What is the temperature in Des Moines right now?

The current temperature in Des Moines is 24.4°C (feels like 24.4°C). Humidity is 47.8% and wind speed is 3.0 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in Des Moines?

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities. The UV Index is 4.4 (Moderate).

Air Quality in Des Moines, United States

Clear

24.4°C · 47.8% humidity

24.4°

Feels 24.4°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 3pm

35 6pm

29 9pm

26 12am

26 3am

25 6am

25 9am

25 12pm

Air Quality Index Trend

36h · 1 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.

47.8%

Humidity

3.0 km/h

Wind S

1011.4 hPa

Pressure

4.4

UV Moderate

GoodModerateUSGUnhealthyVery UnhealthyHazardous

Which pollutant is driving the AQI?

PM2.5▲

8.4 µg/m³

PM10

13.7 µg/m³

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What is the weather forecast for Des Moines?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

36h · 1 station

PM2.58.4 µg/m³ ✓ WHO

Good

PM1013.7 µg/m³

Good

UV INDEX4.4

Moderate

Station readings (1 station within 25 km)

8.4

Median

8.4

Average

8.4

Low

8.4

High

PM2.5 µg/m³ · Model: 5.9 · Bias: -2.5

What is the 7-day forecast for Des Moines?

06-08

29.6° 17.8°

0.88 mm

06-09

30.2° 15.9°

06-10

26.1° 18.7°

1.75 mm

06-11

27.6° 19.9°

06-12

29.5° 21.0°

2.63 mm

06-13

26.7° 23.3°

2.87 mm

06-14

29.7° 9.2°

22.5 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.6°C

Where are air quality stations near Des Moines?

Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

2.8 km PM2.5: 16.9 µg/m³

Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

2.8 km PM2.5: 9.8 µg/m³

What cities are near Des Moines?

35 West Des Moines 35 Urbandale 35 Clive 35 Johnston 35 Altoona 35 Ankeny 35 Waukee 35 Indianola 35 Ames 34 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 2026-06-08T23:12 UTC.