Ankeny pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Ankeny is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Ankeny's Des Moines suburban Iowa setting features oak, maple, and cottonwood as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener residential neighborhoods along Prairie Lake and the more built-up commercial corridors. The Fourmile Creek corridor provides locally significant green space, while the surrounding Iowa cornbelt farmland contributes substantial grass and crop pollen that dominates summer exposure across the flat, open agricultural landscape.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ankeny right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Ankeny are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Ankeny tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Ankeny will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ankeny this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Ankeny?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Ankeny. cypress, oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Ankeny?
Ankeny's Des Moines suburban setting in Iowa produces a season opening in late February with elm and maple before oak peaks through April. Grass from surrounding Iowa farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Raccoon River corridor channels airflows, while the continental Midwest climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression and grass is particularly significant from surrounding cornbelt farmland.
How often is the Ankeny pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ankeny 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 Ankeny 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 Ankeny, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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