Lima pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Lima is low; mugwort and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing, grass at low levels. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Lima's northwest Ohio Great Black Swamp setting features oak, maple, and cottonwood as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited wooded residential areas along the Ottawa River and the more built-up commercial and industrial corridors. The Ottawa River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the extremely flat former Great Black Swamp landscape allows grass pollen from surrounding farmland to disperse very widely throughout.
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):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
18/100
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
13/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
27/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
43/100
Air quality in Lima
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Lima right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lima are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Lima tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lima will be different from today, with grass at low levels and artemisia, ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Lima this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and 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 Lima?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Lima. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Lima?
How often is the Lima pollen forecast updated?
The Lima pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima, 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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