Manhattan pollen forecast — Konza Prairie Biological Station neighborhood
Today (30 August) pollen in Konza Prairie Biological Station, Manhattan is high; grass and ragweed are high; mugwort is moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains high, grass declining, mugwort 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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Located at a tallgrass prairie research preserve in the Flint Hills, Konza Prairie Biological Station sees vegetation and pollen exposure consistent with Manhattan more broadly, following the same seasonal pattern as the surrounding area. As with most sublevel sites, local landscaping can shift counts slightly from the citywide average.
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
-
Grass (Poaceae):
High
51/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
31/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
71/100
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
-
Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
47/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
25/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
71/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Manhattan right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Manhattan are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Manhattan tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Manhattan will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels and artemisia, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Manhattan this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Manhattan?
On 30 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Manhattan. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Manhattan?
How often is the Manhattan pollen forecast updated?
The Manhattan pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan, 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 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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