Grand Rapids pollen forecast — Frederik Meijer Gardens neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. 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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Frederik Meijer Gardens, a 158-acre botanical garden and sculpture park, shares its vegetation profile with the broader Grand Rapids area, so pollen exposure here tracks the same regional sources found across the city. Exposure here depends mainly on how much tree and lawn cover surrounds the immediate site.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    18/100

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

    20/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    25/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    54/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Grand Rapids right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Grand Rapids are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Grand Rapids tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Grand Rapids. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Grand Rapids?
The pollen season at Frederik Meijer Gardens mirrors Grand Rapids overall, starting with maple and elm in March before oak takes over and peaks through April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; a late-summer ragweed peak runs into September. A humid continental climate drives a sharp spring tree peak and an equally distinct late-summer ragweed run, a pattern felt across this part of Grand Rapids.
How often is the Grand Rapids pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Frederik Meijer Gardens, Grand Rapids.

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