St. Cloud pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in St. Cloud is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains high, grass increasing, mugwort 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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St. Cloud's parks, including Riverside Park and the Mississippi River corridor, feature oak, birch, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Minnesota farmland and woodland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the Mississippi River valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the city under prevailing westerly winds.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    39/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    56/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    38/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in St. Cloud right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in St. Cloud are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in St. Cloud tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in St. Cloud will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels and artemisia, grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in St. Cloud. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in St. Cloud?
St. Cloud's pollen season in Minnesota opens with maple and elm from late February, followed by oak and birch through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July, with ragweed extending the season into September. The Mississippi River valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen, while surrounding Minnesota farmland and woodland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen under prevailing westerly winds throughout the season.
How often is the St. Cloud pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud, 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 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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