Joplin pollen forecast — Downtown Joplin neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in Downtown Joplin, Joplin is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Downtown Joplin is the city's historic downtown core. Vegetation here reflects the wider Joplin area, with tree and grass pollen exposure following the same regional pattern as the rest of the city. Exposure here depends mainly on how much tree and lawn cover surrounds the immediate site.

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

    7/100

  • 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

    17/100

  • 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 Joplin right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Joplin tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Joplin this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Joplin?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Joplin. oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Joplin?
As a neighborhood within Joplin, Downtown Joplin follows the same seasonal pollen curve, opening with elm and cottonwood from March with ash following close behind through April. Grass pollen rises through May and June, and a strong ragweed peak follows in late summer into September. The continental climate and surrounding farmland drive a well-defined spring tree peak and a strong late-summer ragweed season throughout the year.
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.

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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 Downtown Joplin, Joplin.

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