El Dorado pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in El Dorado 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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El Dorado sits on the piney woods of south Arkansas oil country, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of loblolly pine forest, southern red oak, and dogwood understory, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. Residents who spend time outdoors around El Dorado typically notice the shift as each season turns over.

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

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    31/100

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

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    20/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    38/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in El Dorado right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in El Dorado tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in El Dorado this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in El Dorado?

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

When is pollen season in El Dorado?
El Dorado sees its pollen season open with maple and elm from March with oak joining in and continuing through April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; ragweed extends the season into September. A humid continental climate drives a sharp spring tree peak and an equally distinct late-summer ragweed run throughout the year.
How often is the El Dorado pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in El Dorado 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 El Dorado 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 El Dorado, 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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