Sturgis pollen forecast — Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Grounds neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Grounds, Sturgis is medium; ragweed is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; grass and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Grounds is a black Hills ponderosa pine country. Pine pollen peaks in May and June in this biker rally town. Summer rally week in August is past peak pollen — the Hills are dry and dusty but largely pollen-quiet by then.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
27/100
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
21/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
21/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
51/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Sturgis right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sturgis are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Sturgis tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sturgis will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sturgis this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Sturgis?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Sturgis. cypress, grass, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sturgis?
How often is the Sturgis pollen forecast updated?
The Sturgis pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sturgis 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 Sturgis 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 Sturgis, 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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