Jonesboro pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Jonesboro is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate. Tomorrow (31 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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Jonesboro's Arkansas Crowley's Ridge setting features oak, pine, and hickory as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Crowley's Ridge residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridors. The ridge itself is a particularly significant local tree pollen source above the flat Mississippi Alluvial Plain, creating elevation-based variation in pollen exposure across the city.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    26/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    40/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    41/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Jonesboro right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Jonesboro are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Jonesboro tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Jonesboro will be similar to today, with artemisia at moderate levels, grass at moderate levels, ambrosia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Jonesboro. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro's pollen season opens in late January with cedar and elm before oak peaks through March and April. Grass from surrounding Arkansas farmland peaks through May and June before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The flat Arkansas lowland setting allows pollen to disperse widely, while the warm Mid-South climate advances the season compared to more northern cities.
How often is the Jonesboro pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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