Mena pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Mena is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days 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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Mena sits on a valley town in the Ouachita Mountains of western Arkansas, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of shortleaf pine and oak-hickory forest, mountain laurel thickets, and pasture grasses, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Mena. None of this differs sharply from one year to the next barring unusual weather.
Today - 9 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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
12/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
31/100
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
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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
16/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
35/100
Air quality in Mena
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Mena right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Mena are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Mena tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Mena will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Mena 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 Mena?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Mena. grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Mena?
How often is the Mena pollen forecast updated?
The Mena pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Mena 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 Mena 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 Mena, 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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