Kankakee pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Kankakee is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing. 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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Kankakee's Illinois River setting features oak, maple, and sycamore as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Kankakee River corridor residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridors along Court Street. The Kankakee River corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the surrounding Illinois farmland extends substantial grass and crop pollen that dominates summer exposure across the flat agricultural landscape.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
3/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
13/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
25/100
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):
Medium
27/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
41/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
53/100
Air quality in Kankakee
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kankakee right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kankakee are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Kankakee tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kankakee will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kankakee this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kankakee?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Kankakee. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kankakee?
How often is the Kankakee pollen forecast updated?
The Kankakee pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee, 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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