Owensboro pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Owensboro's parks and the Ohio River corridor feature oak, maple, and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Kentucky and Indiana farmland and woodland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the Ohio River valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the city under prevailing westerly winds.

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):

    Low

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    31/100

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

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    39/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Owensboro right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Owensboro tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Owensboro will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Owensboro this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Owensboro?

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

When is pollen season in Owensboro?
Owensboro's pollen season opens with cedar and maple from late January, followed by oak and ash through March and April. Grass pollen peaks through May and June, with ragweed extending the season strongly into October. The Ohio River valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen, while surrounding Kentucky and Indiana farmland and woodland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen under prevailing westerly winds throughout the extended season.
How often is the Owensboro pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Owensboro 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 Owensboro 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 Owensboro, 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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