Brainerd pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Brainerd is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains low, grass increasing. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Brainerd's setting on a lakes-region town in central Minnesota supports pine-oak forest, lakeside marsh grasses, and dairy-farm hayfields as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Individual yards and gardens around Brainerd can still vary somewhat from this general pattern. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.
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):
Low
5/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
12/100
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):
Medium
37/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
15/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
24/100
Air quality in Brainerd
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Brainerd right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Brainerd are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Brainerd tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Brainerd will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Brainerd this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass and ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Brainerd?
On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Brainerd. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Brainerd?
How often is the Brainerd pollen forecast updated?
The Brainerd pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Brainerd 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd, 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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