Liberal pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Liberal is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Set on open shortgrass plains in far southwestern Kansas, Liberal's landscape is defined by shortgrass prairie alongside wheat fields and feedlot-adjacent grasses, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Counts here rise and fall with the same broad rhythm as other places sharing this setting. Allergy sufferers in Liberal generally plan around this same recurring seasonal rhythm.

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):

    Low

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    44/100

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

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    29/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Liberal right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Liberal tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Liberal will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Liberal 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 Liberal?

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

When is pollen season in Liberal?
In Liberal, pollen season begins with elm and cottonwood starting in March before ash peaks during April. Grass follows, peaking through May and June, while 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 Liberal pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Liberal 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 Liberal 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 Liberal, 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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