Beardstown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Beardstown is high; mugwort is high; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort remains high, ragweed increasing. 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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Beardstown's setting on a river town along the Illinois River in west-central Illinois supports riverside cottonwood, farmland row crops, and bottomland hardwood as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. None of this is unusual for a town with Beardstown's particular mix of terrain and plant life. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
24/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
62/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
50/100
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
24/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
61/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
51/100
Air quality in Beardstown
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Beardstown right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Beardstown are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Beardstown tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Beardstown will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Beardstown this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Beardstown?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Beardstown. ambrosia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Beardstown?
How often is the Beardstown pollen forecast updated?
The Beardstown pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Beardstown 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 Beardstown 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 Beardstown, 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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