Kearney pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Kearney is medium; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass declining, mugwort declining, ragweed declining. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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The vegetation around Kearney, on the flat Platte River valley in central Nebraska, is dominated by cottonwood along the river and shortgrass prairie, with farmland crops adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    32/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    41/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    50/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kearney right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kearney are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Kearney tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kearney will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia, grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kearney this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kearney?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Kearney. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kearney?
In Kearney, pollen season begins with elm and cottonwood starting in March then ash builds through April. Peak grass pollen arrives in May and June, and ragweed and mugwort extend the season into September. The continental climate and surrounding farmland drive a well-defined spring tree peak and a strong late-summer ragweed season.
How often is the Kearney pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kearney 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 Kearney 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 Kearney, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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