Fort Smith pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Fort Smith is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed increasing. Over the following five days 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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Fort Smith's parks, including Chaffee Crossing and the Arkansas River corridor, feature oak, pine, and sweet gum as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Arkansas Ozark woodland and farmland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, with the humid subtropical setting and river valley location supporting an extended pollen season.

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

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    25/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    32/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Fort Smith right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Fort Smith are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Fort Smith tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Fort Smith will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Fort Smith this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia 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 Fort Smith?

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

When is pollen season in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith's pollen season opens with cedar and oak from late January in the mild Arkansas River valley climate. Pine and grass follow through March and April, with ragweed extending the season into October. The Arkansas River valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen, while surrounding Ozark woodland and farmland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen under the humid subtropical climate throughout the extended season.
How often is the Fort Smith pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith, 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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