Ripley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Ripley is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains medium. 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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Ripley sits on a valley town in the Appalachian foothills of central West Virginia, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of oak-hickory forest, rhododendron thickets, and pasture grasses, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Counts here rise and fall with the same broad rhythm as other places sharing this setting. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

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

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    38/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    31/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ripley right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Ripley tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ripley 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 Ripley?

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

When is pollen season in Ripley?
Pollen season in Ripley starts with cedar and elm in February then oak builds through March and April. Grass pollen builds through April and May, and ragweed extends the weed season into September. Warm, humid conditions favor an early, intense tree pollen season across the region.
How often is the Ripley pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ripley 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 Ripley 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 Ripley, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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