Mount Rushmore pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Mount Rushmore is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, willow at low levels. Over the following five days grass and willow will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a black Hills ponderosa pine forest. Pine pollen coats everything in a fine yellow dust through May and June. Granite outcrops interrupt the forest but offer little vegetation — pollen comes entirely from the surrounding trees.
Today - 25 June
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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
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
8/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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 - 26 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
44/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
25/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Mount Rushmore right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Mount Rushmore are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Mount Rushmore tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Mount Rushmore will be different from today, with willow at low levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Mount Rushmore this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and willow pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Mount Rushmore?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Mount Rushmore. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.
How often is the Mount Rushmore pollen forecast updated?
The Mount Rushmore pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Mount Rushmore 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 Mount Rushmore 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 Mount Rushmore, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Mount Rushmore.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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