Conway pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Conway is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed remains medium, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; grass and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Conway's Arkansas River valley setting features oak, sweetgum, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential neighborhoods on the hilltops and the more built-up commercial corridors along Dave Ward Drive. Hendrix College campus and the Toad Suck Ferry Recreation Area provide locally significant green space, while the flat Arkansas River valley allows grass pollen from surrounding farmland to disperse widely.

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

    12/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    33/100

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

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    35/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Conway right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Conway tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Conway will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Conway this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Conway?

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

When is pollen season in Conway?
Conway's Central Arkansas setting produces a season opening in late January with cedar and elm before oak peaks through March and April. Grass from surrounding Arkansas farmland peaks through May and June before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Arkansas River valley channels airflows, while the warm Mid-South climate advances the season compared to more northern US cities throughout.
How often is the Conway pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Conway 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 Conway 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 Conway, 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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