Riverton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Riverton is high; mugwort is high; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high, ragweed remains medium, grass 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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Riverton lies in the central Illinois prairie country, not far from the Mackinaw River and a remnant tallgrass prairie preserve. The surrounding landscape is dominated by bur oak groves and tallgrass prairie remnants. The Mackinaw River winds through the wider area, its banks favoring moisture-loving trees such as willow and alder.

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

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    63/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    34/100

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):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    71/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    49/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Riverton right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Riverton are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Riverton tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Riverton this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Riverton?

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

When is pollen season in Riverton?
Along the Mackinaw River, willow and alder are typically the first trees to shed pollen, with activity building through late winter into early March. The wooded areas near a remnant tallgrass prairie preserve then carry the tree pollen load into its sharpest phase, typically centered on April and May. Similar timing shows up near the Sangamon River and the natural areas around Comlara Park, with only minor local variation.
How often is the Riverton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Riverton 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 Riverton 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 Riverton, 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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