Kansas City pollen forecast — Kansas Speedway neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in Kansas Speedway, Kansas City 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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Kansas City's typical vegetation carries through to Kansas Speedway, a 1.5-mile motor speedway surrounded by open parking and retail acreage, so pollen timing here matches the wider city rather than running on its own schedule. As with most sublevel sites, local landscaping can shift counts slightly from the citywide average.

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

    16/100

  • 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

    22/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

Other Landmarks in Kansas City

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kansas City right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Kansas City tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kansas City 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 Kansas City?

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

When is pollen season in Kansas City?
Pollen season at Kansas Speedway follows Kansas City's regional pattern, opening with elm and cottonwood from March before ash extends the tree season through April. Grass pollen then peaks 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 Kansas City pollen forecast updated?

The Kansas City pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City, 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 Kansas Speedway, Kansas City.

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