Where is the air worst in Iowa right now?

Clinton, Chancy Park has the highest current reading at AQI 43 (Good).

How often are readings updated?

Monitors report every hour. We refresh this page with the latest hour from EPA AirNow.

Iowa Air Quality

Current AQI at 16 monitors, highest 43 (Good) · Measured 10/30/2026, 8:00 PM PT

Monitors: 16
Highest AQI: 43; Good
Typical (median): 25; Good
Above 100: 0

Monitoring sites in Iowa

Worst first. Times are local.

43Clinton, Chancy ParkGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 10:00 PM CDT
43Waterloo, Water TowerGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 10:00 PM CDT
33PUBLIC HEALTHGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 10:00 PM CDT
31Davenport, 10th & VineGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 10:00 PM CDT
31Viking Lake State ParkGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 10:00 PM CDT
27Emmetsburg, ILCCGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 10:00 PM CDT
27Iowa City, Hoover SchoolGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 10:00 PM CDT
25CARPENTERGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 9:00 PM CDT
25Lake SugemaGood · Fine particles (PM2.5) · Fri 10/30/2026, 10:00 PM CDT
24Pisgah, Forestry OfficeGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 9:00 PM CDT
20SHELDAHLGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 9:00 PM CDT
17BuffaloGood · Coarse particles (PM10) · Fri 10/30/2026, 10:00 PM CDT
13Waverly, AirportGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 9:00 PM CDT
10Clinton, Rainbow ParkGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 9:00 PM CDT
10COGGONGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 9:00 PM CDT
8Scott County ParkGood · Ozone · Fri 10/30/2026, 9:00 PM CDT

By county

Highest current AQI among the county's monitors

Frequently asked questions

Where is the air worst in Iowa right now?: Clinton, Chancy Park has the highest current reading at AQI 43 (Good).
How often are readings updated?: Monitors report every hour. We refresh this page with the latest hour from EPA AirNow.

Source: EPA AirNow · Last updated 10/30/2026 · Data are preliminary and subject to change

What the AQI means

0-50Good. Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk.
51-100Moderate. Acceptable. A few unusually sensitive people may have symptoms.
101-150Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens should limit long or heavy outdoor exertion.
151-200Unhealthy. Everyone may begin to feel effects. Sensitive groups should avoid long or heavy outdoor exertion.
201-300Very Unhealthy. Health alert: the risk of health effects is increased for everyone.
301-500Hazardous. Health warning of emergency conditions. Everyone is more likely to be affected.

Data sources

AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency · Official site

Data as of 10/30/2026

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