McMinnville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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The vegetation around McMinnville, on a nursery-farming town at the base of the Cumberland Plateau, is dominated by ornamental nursery stock and oak-hickory forest, with pasture grasses adding further seasonal pollen exposure. This mix of plant life is fairly typical for the wider area around McMinnville. 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    27/100

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

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    41/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in McMinnville right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in McMinnville are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in McMinnville tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in McMinnville this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in McMinnville?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in McMinnville. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in McMinnville?
The pollen calendar in McMinnville opens with cedar and elm starting February then oak builds through March and April. Grass pollen builds through April and May, and a modest late-summer weed pollen tail continues into September. The warm Southeast climate advances the season compared to more northern US regions, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the McMinnville pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in McMinnville 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 McMinnville 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 McMinnville, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for McMinnville.

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