Kannapolis pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Kannapolis is medium; grass is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains low, grass declining. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Kannapolis's Cabarrus and Rowan County North Carolina Piedmont setting features loblolly pine, white oak, and sweetgum as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial corridors along Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. The Rocky River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the Piedmont topography creates modest pollen gradients and the surrounding North Carolina Piedmont woodland contributes substantial regional tree pollen throughout the spring season.
Today - 16 July
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
31/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
25/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
20/100
Air quality in Kannapolis
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kannapolis right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Kannapolis are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Kannapolis tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Kannapolis will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kannapolis this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kannapolis?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Kannapolis. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, cypress, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kannapolis?
How often is the Kannapolis pollen forecast updated?
The Kannapolis pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Kannapolis.
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