Freeport pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Freeport is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort 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 decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Freeport sits on rolling farmland along the Pecatonica River, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of riverside willow, oak woodlots, and dairy-farm hayfields, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.
Today - 9 August
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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
12/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
25/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
32/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
41/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
54/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
61/100
Air quality in Freeport
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Freeport right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Freeport are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Freeport tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Freeport will be different from today, with artemisia, grass, ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Freeport this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Freeport?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Freeport. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Freeport?
How often is the Freeport pollen forecast updated?
The Freeport pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Freeport 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 Freeport 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 Freeport, 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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