West Frankfort pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in West Frankfort 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 decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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West Frankfort lies in the Ohio-Mississippi confluence country of southern Illinois, not far from the Mississippi River and Cache River State Natural Area. The surrounding landscape is dominated by southern floodplain hardwoods and upland oak-hickory forest. The Mississippi 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

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    12/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    25/100

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

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    41/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in West Frankfort right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in West Frankfort are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in West Frankfort tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in West Frankfort will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia, artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort?

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

When is pollen season in West Frankfort?
Trees along the Ohio River, such as willow and alder, are usually first to release pollen, typically peaking in late winter into March. Hardwoods around Shawnee National Forest follow, pushing tree pollen to its height through April and into May. Nearby, around the Mississippi River and Cache River State Natural Area, the same general pattern holds, shifted by only a few days in either direction.
How often is the West Frankfort pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort, 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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