Fergus Falls pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Fergus Falls is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing. Over the following five days grass, 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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Fergus Falls sits on a lake-dotted town in western Minnesota's prairie-lakes region, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of prairie grasses, oak woodlots, and lakeside cattails, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Fergus Falls. None of this differs sharply from one year to the next barring unusual weather.

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

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    17/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    22/100

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):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    31/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Fergus Falls right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Fergus Falls are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Fergus Falls tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Fergus Falls will be different from today, with artemisia, grass, ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Fergus Falls this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Fergus Falls?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Fergus Falls. grass and ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Fergus Falls?
Fergus Falls's tree pollen season begins with elm and cottonwood from March with ash taking the lead through April. Grass follows, peaking through May and June, while ragweed and mugwort extend the season into September. The continental climate and surrounding farmland drive a well-defined spring tree peak and a strong late-summer ragweed season, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Fergus Falls pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls 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 Fergus Falls, 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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