Rapid City pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Rapid City is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 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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Rapid City's parks and the Rapid Creek corridor feature elm, cottonwood, and pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. The Black Hills to the west contribute substantial pine and grass pollen, while surrounding South Dakota prairie and farmland contribute additional grass and crop pollen under prevailing westerly winds.
Today - 30 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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
28/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
11/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
51/100
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
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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):
Moderate
31/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
10/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
52/100
Air quality in Rapid City
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Rapid City right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Rapid City are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Rapid City tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Rapid City will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Rapid City 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 Rapid City?
On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Rapid City. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Rapid City?
How often is the Rapid City pollen forecast updated?
The Rapid City pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Rapid City 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 Rapid City 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 Rapid City, 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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