Des Moines pollen forecast — Water Works Park neighborhood
Today (25 June) pollen in Water Works Park, Des Moines is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Water Works Park is a prairie city surrounded by cornfields and oak woodland remnants. Tree pollen begins in April; grass pollen from surrounding agriculture peaks in June. Ragweed is intense through September in this heavily farmed region.
Today - 25 June
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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):
Low
6/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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 - 26 June
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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
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
25/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Des Moines right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Des Moines are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Des Moines tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Des Moines will be similar to today, with grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Des Moines this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Des Moines?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Des Moines. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.
How often is the Des Moines pollen forecast updated?
The Des Moines pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Water Works Park, Des Moines.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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