Mammoth Cave pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Mammoth Cave is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains moderate, grass declining. 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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Mammoth Cave National Park is an oak-hickory forest above the cave system, with cedar glades along ridgetops. Tree pollen is significant through May. The cave interior itself is pollen-free — a genuine refuge for allergy sufferers.
Today - 30 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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
31/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
23/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Moderate
46/100
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 - 31 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
25/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
17/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Moderate
40/100
Air quality in Mammoth Cave
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Mammoth Cave right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Mammoth Cave are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Mammoth Cave tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Mammoth Cave will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Mammoth Cave this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Mammoth Cave?
On 30 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Mammoth Cave. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Mammoth Cave?
How often is the Mammoth Cave pollen forecast updated?
The Mammoth Cave pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Mammoth Cave 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 Mammoth Cave 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 Mammoth Cave, 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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