Apple Valley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Apple Valley is medium; grass and ragweed are medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Apple Valley's Dakota County Minnesota suburban setting features oak, basswood, and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener residential areas along the Minnesota River bluffs and the more built-up commercial corridors along 150th Street. The Lebanon Hills Regional Park provides particularly significant local tree pollen, while the Minnesota River valley bluffs create distinct elevation-based pollen gradients between the bluff top residential and the river corridor below.

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):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    32/100

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):

    Medium

    43/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    37/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Apple Valley right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Apple Valley are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Apple Valley tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Apple Valley will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels, ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Apple Valley this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Apple Valley?

On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Apple Valley. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Apple Valley?
Apple Valley's Twin Cities suburban setting in Dakota County Minnesota produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before birch and oak peak through May. Grass from surrounding Minnesota farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Minnesota River valley proximity channels airflows, while the continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression ending earlier than in more southern US cities.
How often is the Apple Valley pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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