Iowa City pollen forecast — Old Capitol Museum neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Old Capitol Museum, Iowa City is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass declining, mugwort declining, ragweed declining. Over the following five days mugwort and ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Given its setting — a restored historic capitol building on the University of Iowa campus — Old Capitol Museum's pollen exposure lines up with the broader Iowa City pattern rather than diverging from it. Visitors should expect roughly the same seasonal pattern as elsewhere in the city, with only minor local variation.
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):
Medium
36/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
26/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
52/100
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
20/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
10/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
37/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Iowa City right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Iowa City are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Iowa City tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Iowa City will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Iowa City this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Iowa City?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Iowa City. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Iowa City?
How often is the Iowa City pollen forecast updated?
The Iowa City pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Iowa City 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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City, 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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