Columbus pollen forecast — Mount Vernon neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Mount Vernon, Columbus is medium; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days 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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This patch of forest is largely oak and birch, a pairing known for heavy spring pollen output, within an easy 200-300m reach. Here, as close as 200-300m from this location, parkland with regularly mown grass and planted trees, both sources of grass and ragweed pollen. The broader area tends to mirror this pattern, with only minor local variation.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
6/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
36/100
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
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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):
Low
2/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
34/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Columbus right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Columbus are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Columbus tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Columbus will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia 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 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Columbus. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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