Kinston pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Kinston is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Set on the Neuse River Coastal Plain, Kinston's landscape is defined by longleaf pine alongside cypress-tupelo river swamp and farmland hedgerows, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Individual yards and gardens around Kinston can still vary somewhat from this general pattern. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
10/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
2/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
29/100
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):
Low
19/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
10/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
39/100
Air quality in Kinston
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kinston right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kinston are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Kinston tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kinston will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kinston this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kinston?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Kinston. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kinston?
How often is the Kinston pollen forecast updated?
The Kinston pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kinston 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 Kinston 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 Kinston, 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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