Beckley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Beckley is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed remains medium. 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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Beckley's setting on the New River Gorge highlands of southern West Virginia supports oak-hickory forest, eastern hemlock, and rhododendron thickets as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Beckley. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.

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

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    2/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    45/100

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

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    44/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Beckley right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Beckley tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Beckley will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Beckley 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 Beckley?

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

When is pollen season in Beckley?
Beckley's pollen season opens with cedar and elm from February with oak following close behind through March and April. Grass follows, peaking through April and May, while mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. Mild winters across the Southeast push the pollen calendar earlier than in most of the country, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Beckley pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Beckley 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 Beckley 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 Beckley, 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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