Minneapolis pollen forecast — Chain of Lakes neighborhood

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Minneapolis are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Minneapolis will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Minneapolis. oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

Minneapolis Chain of Lakes features the interconnected Minneapolis lakes of Calhoun, Harriet, Isles, and Cedar, where cottonwood, willow, and oak line the lake shores as the main pollen sources. The lakes moderate local temperatures significantly, while birch peaks through May, grass from the lake park meadows peaks through June and July, and mugwort extends into September throughout this beloved Minneapolis southwestern lakes park corridor.

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

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.

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 Minneapolis, 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.