Opelika pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Opelika is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at low levels. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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The vegetation around Opelika, on the rolling Piedmont foothills of east Alabama, is dominated by loblolly pine and southern red oak, with dogwood understory adding further seasonal pollen exposure. This mix of plant life is fairly typical for the wider area around Opelika. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.
Today - 9 August
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
17/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
9/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
28/100
Air quality in Opelika
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Opelika right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Opelika are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Opelika tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Opelika will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Opelika this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Opelika?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Opelika. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Opelika?
How often is the Opelika pollen forecast updated?
The Opelika pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Opelika 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 Opelika 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 Opelika, 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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