Bardstown Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Bardstown is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; grass and mold (alternaria) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) grass remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) declining, ragweed at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase; grass will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 5/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 14/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 31/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 16/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 9/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Bardstown is surrounded mainly by woodland, with a good deal of built-up land and some open grassland. Around here, the woodland makes trees an important source. In the built-up parts of the area, street trees, gardens and park lawns add to the local mix. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in mid-spring. Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. By late fall, as temperatures fall to around 10°C, pollen levels are low again. Actual levels on any given day depend on the weather, with dry, breezy days the worst and wet days the mildest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Kentucky
Is pollen high in Bardstown right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Bardstown are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Bardstown tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Bardstown will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Bardstown this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Bardstown?
On 10 October 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Bardstown. ambrosia and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Bardstown?
How often is the Bardstown pollen forecast updated?
The Bardstown pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Bardstown 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 Bardstown 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 Bardstown, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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