Peoria pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Peoria's parks, including Luthy Botanical Garden and the Illinois River corridor, feature oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Illinois farmland and prairie contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the flat, open Midwest landscape allows pollen to disperse readily 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

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    43/100

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

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    32/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    51/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Peoria right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Peoria tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Peoria will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at medium levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Peoria this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Peoria?

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

When is pollen season in Peoria?
Peoria's pollen season in Illinois opens with maple and elm from late February, followed by oak through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July, with ragweed extending the season strongly into October. The Illinois River valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen, while surrounding Illinois farmland and prairie contribute substantial grass and crop pollen under prevailing westerly winds throughout the season.
How often is the Peoria pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Peoria 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 Peoria 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 Peoria, 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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