Omaha pollen forecast — Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Omaha is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing. Over the following five days grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Located at a zoo and aquarium campus along the Missouri River bluffs, Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium sees vegetation and pollen exposure consistent with Omaha more broadly, following the same seasonal pattern as the surrounding area. Visitors should expect roughly the same seasonal pattern as elsewhere in the city, with only minor local variation.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

Other Landmarks in Omaha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Omaha right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Omaha are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Omaha tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Omaha will be different from today, with grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Omaha this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Omaha?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Omaha. alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Omaha?
Situated a landmark in Omaha, Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium shares the area's pollen timeline, beginning with elm and cottonwood in March before ash peaks during 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, which shapes conditions at Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium much as it does elsewhere in Omaha.
How often is the Omaha pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Omaha 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 Omaha 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 Omaha, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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