Franklin Park, Columbus Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Franklin Park, Columbus is low; grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) ragweed remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, grass no longer expected, mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 21/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 9/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 25/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 11/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 20/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 8/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This part of Columbus is surrounded mainly by built-up land, with a good deal of woodland. Close to a stream or river, riverside vegetation contributes to what is in the air. So much tree cover makes trees an important source of pollen locally. Grasses and weeds such as ragweed round out the local mix.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in mid-spring. Grass pollen follows, peaking in late spring and easing off by early fall. Ragweed brings a final peak from late summer into mid-fall. By late fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again. Weather shapes each of these periods: dry, windy spells drive levels up, and showers wash pollen out of the air.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Ohio
Is pollen high in Columbus right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Columbus are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Columbus tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Columbus will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Columbus 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 Columbus?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Columbus. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Columbus?
How often is the Columbus pollen forecast updated?
The Columbus pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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