Rocky Mount pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Rocky Mount is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing. 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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Rocky Mount's Nash and Edgecombe County North Carolina Coastal Plain setting features longleaf pine, white oak, and sweetgum as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial corridors along US 64. The Tar River corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the surrounding North Carolina Coastal Plain pine-oak woodland contributes substantial regional tree pollen and the flat coastal plain allows wide grass pollen dispersal.
Today - 9 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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
3/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
23/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
22/100
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
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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):
Low
11/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
31/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
31/100
Air quality in Rocky Mount
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Rocky Mount right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Rocky Mount are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Rocky Mount tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Rocky Mount will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia, artemisia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Rocky Mount this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Rocky Mount?
On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Rocky Mount. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Rocky Mount?
How often is the Rocky Mount pollen forecast updated?
The Rocky Mount pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount, 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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