Moundsville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Moundsville is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium. 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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The vegetation around Moundsville, on a river town along the Ohio River in the northern West Virginia panhandle, is dominated by oak-hickory forest and riverside sycamore, with reclaimed hillside scrub adding further seasonal pollen exposure. This mix of plant life is fairly typical for the wider area around Moundsville. 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

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    40/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    26/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Moundsville right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Moundsville are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Moundsville tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Moundsville 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 Moundsville?

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

When is pollen season in Moundsville?
Pollen season in Moundsville starts with cedar and elm in February with oak joining in and continuing through March and April. Grass pollen rises through April and May, and ragweed extends the weed season into September. Warm, humid conditions favor an early, intense tree pollen season across the region throughout the year.
How often is the Moundsville pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Moundsville 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 Moundsville 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 Moundsville, 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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