Garden City, Kansas Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Garden City, Kansas is high; ragweed is high; grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) grass remains moderate, mugwort remains low, ragweed remains high, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, mold (alternaria) declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (cladosporium) will increase; grass, mugwort, ragweed, and mold (alternaria) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 10/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 51/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 27/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 27/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 37/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 16/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 56/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 26/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of Garden City, Kansas is densely built up. Grass pollen is plentiful, while pigweed leads among the weeds. Around here, planted trees and mown lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in mid-spring. Grasses take over in late spring and keep pollen in the air into early fall. The season closes with pigweed from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in summer, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By late fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Kansas
Is pollen high in Garden City, Kansas right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Garden City, Kansas are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Garden City, Kansas tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Garden City, Kansas will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels, ambrosia at high levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Garden City, Kansas 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 Garden City, Kansas?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Garden City, Kansas. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Garden City, Kansas?
How often is the Garden City, Kansas pollen forecast updated?
The Garden City, Kansas pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Garden City, Kansas 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 Garden City, Kansas 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 Garden City, Kansas, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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