Madisonville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Madisonville sits on rolling hill country in western Kentucky's coal country, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of oak-hickory forest, pasture grasses, and farmland edges, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. None of this differs sharply from one year to the next barring unusual weather.

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

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    30/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    38/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Madisonville right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Madisonville tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Madisonville will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, grass at low levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Madisonville this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Madisonville?

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

When is pollen season in Madisonville?
Madisonville's pollen season opens with cedar and elm from February with oak taking the lead through March and April. A grass pollen peak follows through April and May; a modest late-summer weed pollen tail continues into September. Mild winters across the Southeast push the pollen calendar earlier than in most of the country throughout the year.
How often is the Madisonville pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Madisonville 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 Madisonville 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 Madisonville, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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