Southaven pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Southaven is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed remains medium, mugwort at low levels. 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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Southaven's Desoto County Mississippi Memphis suburban setting features loblolly 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 Goodman Road. The Horn Lake Creek corridor provides locally significant green space, while the surrounding North Mississippi pine-oak woodland contributes substantial regional tree pollen and the flat Mississippi Delta fringe allows wide grass pollen dispersal throughout.

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

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    26/100

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):

    Low

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    40/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Southaven right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Southaven tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Southaven 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 Southaven?

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

When is pollen season in Southaven?
Southaven's Memphis suburban setting in Mississippi produces a season opening in late January with cedar and pine before oak peaks through March and April. Grass from surrounding Mississippi and Tennessee farmland peaks through April and May before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The flat Mississippi Delta fringe setting allows pollen to disperse widely, while the warm Mid-South climate advances the season throughout.
How often is the Southaven pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Southaven 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 Southaven 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 Southaven, 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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