Black Earth pollen forecast — Ripp Meadow neighborhood

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Black Earth are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Black Earth will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at moderate levels and grass continuing to decline

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

On 30 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Black Earth. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

Water-edge hazel and willow are usually the first allergenic trees active here, hitting its peak before most trees have even budded, around late winter into March. Oak and birch nearby take over the pollen calendar through mid-spring, climbing steadily through spring to a peak in April or May. Grass pollen rises through late spring toward a June high point, before ragweed's late-summer surge carries the season into October.

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

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.

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 Black Earth, 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.