Ocean Springs Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Ocean Springs is high; ragweed is high; grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) grass remains low, ragweed remains high, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 2/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 55/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 9/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 19/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 20/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 70/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 21/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Most of the area around Ocean Springs is woodland, with some built-up land. With a watercourse close by, riverside vegetation contributes to the local mix. Oak stands out as the main allergenic tree nearby. There is plenty of grass pollen here too. Street trees, private gardens and mown lawns add to local pollen in the more built-up surroundings.
Tree pollen peaks in early spring, when the weather warms to around 20°C and oak is in full flower. Grass pollen follows, peaking in mid-spring and easing off by mid-fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather through spring also raises mold spore levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Mississippi
Is pollen high in Ocean Springs right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Ocean Springs are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Ocean Springs tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Ocean Springs will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ocean Springs this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ocean Springs?
On 11 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Ocean Springs. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Ocean Springs?
How often is the Ocean Springs pollen forecast updated?
The Ocean Springs pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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