Oskaloosa pollen forecast — Downtown Oskaloosa neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Downtown Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass declining, mugwort declining, ragweed declining. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Downtown Oskaloosa, best described as the city's small courthouse-square downtown, follows Oskaloosa's general vegetation pattern rather than a distinct local mix of its own. Any difference from the citywide pattern here tends to be minor rather than a distinct microclimate.

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):

    Medium

    35/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    44/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    53/100

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

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    33/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Oskaloosa right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Oskaloosa are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Oskaloosa tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Oskaloosa will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia, grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Oskaloosa this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Oskaloosa?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Oskaloosa. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Oskaloosa?
The pollen season at Downtown Oskaloosa mirrors Oskaloosa overall, starting with elm and cottonwood in March then ash follows, running through April. Grass pollen then peaks through May and June, and ragweed pollen builds through late summer into September. Surrounding farmland is a major contributor to both the spring grass peak and the late-summer ragweed season.
How often is the Oskaloosa pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Downtown Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa.

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