Arkadelphia pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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The vegetation around Arkadelphia, on a river town along the Ouachita River in south-central Arkansas, is dominated by loblolly pine forest and riverside cypress, with pasture grasses adding further seasonal pollen exposure. This mix of plant life is fairly typical for the wider area around Arkadelphia. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

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

    18/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    33/100

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

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    37/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Arkadelphia right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Arkadelphia tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Arkadelphia this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Arkadelphia?

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

When is pollen season in Arkadelphia?
Arkadelphia's pollen season opens with maple and elm from March before oak peaks during April. Peak grass pollen arrives in May and June, and ragweed extends the season into September. The continental Midwest climate produces a well-defined spring tree peak followed by a strong late-summer ragweed season throughout the year.
How often is the Arkadelphia pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Arkadelphia 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 Arkadelphia 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 Arkadelphia, 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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