Faribault pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Faribault is high; grass is high; mugwort and ragweed are medium. 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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Faribault sits on a river town where the Straight and Cannon Rivers meet in southern Minnesota, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of riverside cottonwood, oak woodlots, and farmland grasses, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Faribault. Allergy sufferers in Faribault generally plan around this same recurring seasonal rhythm.

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):

    High

    52/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    44/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    45/100

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):

    High

    51/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    42/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    45/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Faribault right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Faribault are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Faribault tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Faribault 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 Faribault?

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

When is pollen season in Faribault?
The pollen calendar in Faribault opens with elm and cottonwood starting March before ash takes over and peaks through April. Peak grass pollen arrives in May and June, and ragweed and mugwort extend the season into September. Surrounding farmland is a major contributor to both the spring grass peak and the late-summer ragweed season throughout the year.
How often is the Faribault pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Faribault 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 Faribault 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 Faribault, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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