Iowa City
2 monitoring stations · readings from 72 to 72
Average AQI
Air quality in Iowa City
Air quality in Iowa City is currently 72 on the AQI scale, which falls in the Moderate band. That number is the average across every monitoring station reporting in Iowa City right now.
We aggregate 2 stations across Iowa City. All reporting stations are currently reading 72.
Iowa City breaks down into 2 stations you can open individually.
Readings refresh hourly from the official monitoring networks we track. Conditions can change quickly, so check back before planning time outdoors.
What to do at moderate levels
Outdoor activity
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner.
Sensitive groups
Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
Indoor air
Ventilating is still worthwhile. Consider closing up during traffic peaks if you live on a busy road.
Stations in Iowa City
About Iowa City
Coordinates
41.658, -91.504
Centroid of monitored stations
Stations
2
Reporting in this area
Spread
72 – 72
Cleanest to worst station reading
Iowa City air quality, answered
Iowa City is currently reading an AQI of 72, which is Moderate. It is the average across 2 reporting stations.
Fine for most people. If you are planning a long or intense session outdoors, the early morning is usually cleaner. Unusually sensitive people may notice mild irritation. Keep reliever medication to hand if you use it.
72 sits in the Moderate band of the air quality index. The index runs from 0 to 500, and the lower the number the cleaner the air.
We currently aggregate 2 stations in Iowa City.
Of the stations currently listed for Iowa City, Hoover is reading highest at 72 (Moderate).
Hourly. We pull from the official monitoring networks that publish for this city, and this page refreshes on the same cadence.
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