What is the air quality in West Des Moines today?

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

What is the temperature in West Des Moines right now?

The current temperature in West Des Moines is 15.9°C (feels like 15.9°C). Humidity is 68.4% and wind speed is 49.3 km/h.

Is it safe to go outside in West Des Moines?

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

Air Quality in West Des Moines, United States

Windy

15.9°C · 68.4% humidity

15.9°

Feels 15.9°

Good

Air quality is satisfactory. Enjoy outdoor activities.

1 station

Nearby Monitoring Stations

AQI Forecast

24 7pm

18 10pm

22 1am

24 4am

25 7am

25 10am

25 1pm

25 4pm

Air Quality Index Trend

41h · 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.

68.4%

Humidity

49.3 km/h

Wind SSE

1011.1 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 West Des Moines?

Temperature & Precipitation

PM2.5 Trend

41h · 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: 6.0 · Bias: +1.7

What is the 7-day forecast for West Des Moines?

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

06-15

29.4° 23.2°

0.19 mm

Both models agree Avg diff: 5.7°C

Where are air quality stations near West Des Moines?

Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

6.4 km PM2.5: 15.0 µg/m³

Carpenter, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

6.4 km PM2.5: 21.1 µg/m³

What cities are near West Des Moines?

18 Clive 18 Urbandale 18 Des Moines 18 Johnston 18 Waukee 18 Ankeny 18 Altoona 31 Indianola 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 2026-06-09T03:05 UTC.