Marshall pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Marshall's setting on flat prairie farmland in southwest Minnesota supports cottonwood windbreaks, farmland crops, and prairie remnants as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Marshall. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

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):

    Medium

    31/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    25/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    37/100

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):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    22/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    33/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Marshall right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Marshall tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Marshall this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Marshall?

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

When is pollen season in Marshall?
The pollen calendar in Marshall opens with elm and cottonwood starting March then ash follows, running through April. Grass pollen rises through May and June, and a strong ragweed peak follows in late summer into September. Surrounding farmland is a major contributor to both the spring grass peak and the late-summer ragweed season, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Marshall pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Marshall 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 Marshall 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 Marshall, 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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