Rankin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Rankin is moderate; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains moderate, ragweed remains moderate, grass declining. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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No major forest, water, or park sits nearby, so open-ground grass and roadside ragweed likely account for most local pollen. Local microclimate and soil conditions can push these figures slightly higher or lower. The broader area tends to mirror this pattern, with only minor local variation. Seasonal timing here generally tracks the wider region, give or take a week or so.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    42/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    49/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    35/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    46/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Rankin right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Rankin are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Rankin tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Rankin will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels, artemisia at moderate levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Rankin this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Rankin?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Rankin. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Rankin?
Average temperatures range from about 6°C in January to 30°C in August, and most of the 338 mm annual rainfall falls in the warmer months around August. Pollen activity typically picks up as temperatures climb out of the January low, from around February onward.
How often is the Rankin pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Rankin 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 Rankin 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 Rankin, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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