Champaign pollen forecast — Campustown neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Campustown, Champaign is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Campustown, the retail and residential district bordering the University of Illinois, shares its vegetation profile with the broader Champaign area, so pollen exposure here tracks the same regional sources found across the city. Exposure here depends mainly on how much tree and lawn cover surrounds the immediate site.

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

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    29/100

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

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    25/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    49/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Champaign right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Champaign tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Champaign will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Champaign this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Champaign?

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

When is pollen season in Champaign?
Campustown tracks Champaign's broader pollen pattern, with maple and elm appearing 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. The continental Midwest climate produces a well-defined spring tree peak followed by a strong late-summer ragweed season.
How often is the Champaign pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Champaign 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 Champaign 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 Champaign, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Campustown, Champaign.

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