Joplin Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Joplin is low; grass, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) grass remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, ragweed increasing, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will increase; grass, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 15/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 24/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 18/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 22/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 25/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 33/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 19/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Joplin is surrounded mainly by built-up land, with a good deal of open grassland and some woodland. With the Spring River nearby, riverside trees such as plane tree along its banks contribute to the local mix. Of the trees nearby, oak and plane tree are the ones that matter most for allergies. Grasses and weeds such as ragweed and plantain round out the local mix.
Oak and plane tree lead the season in mid-spring, as temperatures climb to around 15°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Grass pollen follows, peaking in late spring and easing off by early fall. Later, ragweed and plantain keep weed pollen in the air from late summer into mid-fall. Spring is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Missouri
Is pollen high in Joplin right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Joplin are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Joplin tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Joplin will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Joplin this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Joplin?
On 11 October 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Joplin. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Joplin?
How often is the Joplin pollen forecast updated?
The Joplin pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Joplin 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 Joplin 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 Joplin, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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