Galesburg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Galesburg is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; grass is low. 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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Galesburg's setting on flat prairie farmland in west-central Illinois supports corn and soybean fields, prairie grasses, and hedgerow oaks as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. This mix of plant life is fairly typical for the wider area around Galesburg. Residents who spend time outdoors around Galesburg typically notice the shift as each season turns over.
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
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
19/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
38/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
46/100
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):
Low
17/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
36/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
47/100
Air quality in Galesburg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Galesburg right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Galesburg are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Galesburg tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Galesburg will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at medium levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Galesburg 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 Galesburg?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Galesburg. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Galesburg?
How often is the Galesburg pollen forecast updated?
The Galesburg pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Galesburg 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 Galesburg 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 Galesburg, 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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