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Weather in Ankeny, Iowa

08:09 PM

Now

88° F

Feels Like 91°

Precipitation 7 %

Wind 13 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 0

Humidity 67 %

Today

Day 91°

Night 73°

Precipitation 25 %

Wind 15 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Ankeny Weather Forecast Updated

Last updated on June 29, 2026 at 6:40 PM

Air Quality in Ankeny

NOW

33 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O₃

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 3.71 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 5.3 µg/m³

O₃ 0.035 ppm

NO₂ 0.7 ppb

SO₂ 0.4 ppb

CO 0.09 ppm

NH₃ 1.18 µg/m³

NO 0.06 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 3.71 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 5.3 µg/m³

O₃ – 69.67 µg/m³

NO₂ – 1.27 µg/m³

SO₂ – 0.93 µg/m³

CO – 107.56 µg/m³

NH₃ – 1.18 µg/m³

NO – 0.06 µg/m³

View Hourly Air Quality Forecast

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Ankeny

Severe Future Likely

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued June 27 at 8:49AM CDT until June 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Jun 28, 1:00 PM → Jun 30, 9:00 PM

WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index exceeding 100
degrees multiple days.

WHERE: Much of Iowa.

WHEN: From Sunday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Excessive heat will persist through much of
next week, potentially including the 4th of July weekend.

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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Updated: Jun 27, 11:44 AM Source: NWS Alert

Severe Expected Likely

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued June 29 at 3:06PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Jun 29, 3:06 PM → Jul 1, 10:00 PM

WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 107
degrees.

WHERE: Most of central Iowa.

WHEN: Until 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Extreme heat will persist through much of
next week, potentially including the 4th of July weekend.