McLeansboro pollen forecast — McLeansboro Golf Club neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in McLeansboro Golf Club, McLeansboro is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass declining, ragweed declining, mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 6/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 36/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 12/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Nearby, not far from here, hazel and willow take root along the waterway, both prolific contributors to early pollen counts. Here, near this part of town, woodland dominated by oak and birch, with birch a leading regional tree-pollen allergen. Local readings for the surrounding area tend to follow this same general pattern.
The waterside hazel and willow are consistently first to release pollen each year, topping out well before most other trees start releasing pollen, around February and March. Oak and birch in the woodland come next, through the heart of spring, cresting around April and May in the year's sharpest tree-pollen spike. Grass pollen builds through late spring and peaks in June, then gives way to ragweed, which drives the season's second major surge from mid-August into October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Illinois
Is pollen high in McLeansboro right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in McLeansboro are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in McLeansboro tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in McLeansboro will be different from today, with grass, ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in McLeansboro this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in McLeansboro?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in McLeansboro. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in McLeansboro?
How often is the McLeansboro pollen forecast updated?
The McLeansboro pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in McLeansboro 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 McLeansboro 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 McLeansboro, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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