North Little Rock pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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North Little Rock's Arkansas River setting features oak, sweetgum, and sycamore as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Emerald Park and Burns Park riverside areas and the more built-up commercial corridors along JFK Boulevard. Burns Park and the Arkansas River corridor are particularly significant local sources, while the flat Arkansas River valley allows grass pollen from surrounding farmland to disperse widely throughout.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    35/100

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):

    Low

    18/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    40/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in North Little Rock right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in North Little Rock are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in North Little Rock tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in North Little Rock will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in North Little Rock this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in North Little Rock?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in North Little Rock. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in North Little Rock?
North Little Rock's Arkansas River setting produces a season opening in late January with cedar and elm before oak peaks through March and April. Grass from surrounding Arkansas farmland peaks through May and June before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Arkansas River valley channels airflows, while the warm Mid-South climate advances the season considerably compared to more northern US cities throughout.
How often is the North Little Rock pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock, 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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