Barnesville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Barnesville's setting on rolling hill country in eastern Ohio's Belmont County supports oak-hickory forest, pasture grasses, and farmland edges as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Seasonal timing here follows the broader regional pattern typical of this part of the country. 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

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    37/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    23/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Barnesville right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Barnesville tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Barnesville will be different from today, with ambrosia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Barnesville this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Barnesville?

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

When is pollen season in Barnesville?
Barnesville's pollen season opens with maple and elm from March before oak takes over and peaks through April. Grass follows, peaking through May and June, while a late-summer ragweed peak runs into September. A humid continental climate drives a sharp spring tree peak and an equally distinct late-summer ragweed run, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Barnesville pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Barnesville 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 Barnesville 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 Barnesville, 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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