Minot pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Minot's setting on flat farmland along the Souris River in north-central North Dakota supports wheat and canola fields, riverside cottonwood, and prairie grasses 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 Minot. Nearby towns with similar terrain tend to see a broadly similar pattern.

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):

    Low

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    11/100

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

    31/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    31/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Minot right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Minot are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Minot tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Minot will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and grass, ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Minot this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Minot?

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

When is pollen season in Minot?
Pollen season in Minot starts with elm and cottonwood in March with ash joining in and continuing through April. Grass pollen then peaks through May and June, and ragweed and mugwort extend the season into September. Wide-open plains terrain lets pollen travel long distances on the prevailing wind throughout the year.
How often is the Minot pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Minot 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 Minot 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 Minot, 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.)

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