Hannibal pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Hannibal is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains high, grass declining, mugwort declining. 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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Hannibal's setting on a bluff-top river town on the Mississippi River supports riverside cottonwood, oak-hickory bluff forest, and farmland grasses as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Seasonal timing here follows the broader regional pattern typical of this part of the country. Nearby towns with similar terrain tend to see a broadly similar pattern.

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):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    55/100

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

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    24/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    52/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hannibal right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Hannibal are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Hannibal tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Hannibal will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels and grass, artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hannibal 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 Hannibal?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Hannibal. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Hannibal?
Hannibal sees its pollen season open with elm and cottonwood from March with ash taking the lead through April. Grass pollen rises through May and June, and ragweed pollen builds through late summer into September. Surrounding farmland is a major contributor to both the spring grass peak and the late-summer ragweed season.
How often is the Hannibal pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hannibal 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 Hannibal 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 Hannibal, 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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