Jonesboro pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Jonesboro is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass 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 - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Jonesboro right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Jonesboro are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Jonesboro tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Jonesboro will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Jonesboro this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Jonesboro?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Jonesboro. alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, and willow 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Jonesboro.

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