Americus pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Americus is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed remains medium, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Americus's setting on the rolling farmland of southwest Georgia supports loblolly pine, southern red oak, and dogwood understory as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    26/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    39/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Americus right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Americus are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Americus tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Americus will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Americus this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Americus?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Americus. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Americus?
The pollen calendar in Americus opens with cedar and elm starting February with oak joining in and continuing through March and April. A grass pollen peak follows through April and May; ragweed extends the weed season into September. The warm Southeast climate advances the season compared to more northern US regions, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Americus pollen forecast updated?

The Americus pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Americus come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Americus based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Americus, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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