Galena pollen forecast — Galena Historic District neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Galena Historic District, Galena 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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Galena Historic District is a hilly northwest Illinois with oak savanna and Mississippi River bottomland. Tree pollen peaks in May on the hilltops and valley floors alike. Wildflowers bloom through late spring in this scenic corner of the state.
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
22/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
11/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
39/100
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
40/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
28/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
58/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Galena right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Galena are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Galena tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Galena will be different from today, with grass, ambrosia, artemisia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Galena this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Galena?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Galena. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Galena?
How often is the Galena pollen forecast updated?
The Galena pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Galena 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 Galena 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 Galena, 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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