Arkansas Pollen Count Today

Check today's pollen count by city in Arkansas. Explore local allergy forecasts, monitor common seasonal allergens, and use city-level trends to plan around high pollen days.

Allergy Ava organizes statewide and local pollen information so you can compare conditions, anticipate seasonal flare-ups, and find relevant allergy forecast pages faster.

Today's pollen count in Arkansas

Pollen levels in Arkansas can vary by city, weather, vegetation, and season. Choose a local forecast below to see the current allergy index, main allergen, and 5-day outlook for cities including Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, Conway, Little Rock, Hot Springs.

Today's statewide signal

Arkansas pollen count by city: Ozark trees, Delta weeds, pine dust, and humid-weather mold

Arkansas allergy conditions can start early and stay active because oak, cedar, hickory, pine, warm-season grasses, ragweed, humidity, and mold vary between the Ozarks, central Arkansas, the River Valley, and the Delta. Compare Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, Conway, Little Rock, Hot Springs, Fort Smith, and Jonesboro for local pollen levels, dominant allergens, weather context, and short-term trend signals.

Data updates regularly to reflect current conditions across Arkansas cities.

Highest city index now

Fayetteville

Ragweed · High

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Average pollen index: 2
Average humidity: 55%
Average wind: 9 mph

Live city comparison

Today's pollen and weather by city

Sort Arkansas cities by pollen index, temperature, or trend. Select a city for its full local forecast.

		Main allergen			Weather context
Fayetteville	4High	Ragweed	Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near high conditions.	64°F	Chance of showers Watch ragweed levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Conway	3Moderate	Grasses	Falling Forecast eases toward very low conditions tomorrow.	64°F	Chance of showers Watch grasses levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Springdale	2Low	Ragweed	Falling Forecast eases toward very low conditions tomorrow.	64°F	Partly sunny Watch ragweed levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Hot Springs	2Low	Elm	Falling Forecast eases toward very low conditions tomorrow.	64°F	Partly sunny Watch elm levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Rogers	1Very Low	Ragweed	Rising Forecast moves toward low conditions tomorrow.	64°F	Partly sunny Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today.
Little Rock	1Very Low	Elm	Rising Forecast moves toward low conditions tomorrow.	64°F	Breezy Breezy conditions may lift pollen from trees, grasses, weeds, and surfaces.
Fort Smith	1Very Low	Ragweed	Rising Forecast moves toward moderate conditions tomorrow.	64°F	Partly sunny Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today.
Jonesboro	1Very Low	Ragweed	Rising Forecast moves toward moderate conditions tomorrow.	64°F	Partly sunny Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today.

Fayetteville

Ragweed is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Stable

64°6 mph46%

Watch ragweed levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.

Conway

Grasses is the main allergen

Moderate

Pollen index

Trend

Falling

64°7 mph48%

Watch grasses levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.

Springdale

Ragweed is the main allergen

Low

Pollen index

Trend

Falling

64°8 mph65%

Watch ragweed levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.

Hot Springs

Elm is the main allergen

Low

Pollen index

Trend

Falling

64°10 mph68%

Watch elm levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.

Rogers

Ragweed is the main allergen

Very Low

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

64°10 mph46%

Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today.

Little Rock

Elm is the main allergen

Very Low

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

64°15 mph48%

Breezy conditions may lift pollen from trees, grasses, weeds, and surfaces.

Fort Smith

Ragweed is the main allergen

Very Low

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

64°12 mph60%

Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today.

Jonesboro

Ragweed is the main allergen

Very Low

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

64°4 mph60%

Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today.

Regional allergy forecast

How Arkansas regions compare today

Northwest Arkansas and Ozark foothills

Northwest Arkansas is shaped by Ozark terrain, oak-hickory woods, cedar or juniper, pasture edges, lawns, and fast-growing metro development. Spring trees can be intense before grass and ragweed take over later.

OakCedar/juniperHickoryGrass

Index: 2
Humidity: 52%
Wind: 8

Central Arkansas and Ouachita foothill corridor

Little Rock, Conway, and Hot Springs combine urban tree canopy, pine-hardwood mix, river and lake humidity, lawns, parks, and mold-friendly moisture after rain or leaf drop.

OakPine pollenBermuda grassMold

Index: 2
Humidity: 55%
Wind: 11

River Valley and northeast Arkansas Delta edge

Fort Smith and Jonesboro sit closer to open agricultural land, river corridors, roadside weeds, and humid lowland patterns. Grass, ragweed, and mold can be especially noticeable from summer into fall.

Pecan/hickoryGrassRagweedMold

Index: 1
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 8

State-specific pollen calendar

When major allergens are active in Arkansas

Trees

February to April

FebMarApr

Cedar or juniper, oak, hickory, pine, maple, ash, elm, pecan, and mulberry can drive spring symptoms. Yellow pine dust is highly visible, but oak and other hardwood pollens often matter more for respiratory allergies.

Grasses

April to July

AprMayJunJul

Bermuda grass, Bahia grass, fescue, lawns, pasture edges, athletic fields, roadsides, and open land can raise grass pollen as Arkansas turns warm and humid.

Weeds

August to November

AugSepOctNov

Ragweed is the leading late-season trigger, with pigweed, cocklebur, lamb’s quarters, dock, and other disturbed-ground weeds adding pressure before colder weather becomes consistent.

Mold and winter lull

December to January

DecJan

Outdoor pollen is often lower in midwinter, but Arkansas humidity, damp leaves, mild spells, indoor dust, pet dander, and mold can keep symptoms active for sensitive residents.

Weather-pollen correlation

What weather means for today's allergy risk

Wind can disperse pollen, rain can temporarily wash particles down, and humidity can increase mold irritation. The city table combines pollen and weather signals so users can compare outdoor risk without opening every city page.

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Little Rock, AR 72205

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Conway, AR 72034

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About Pollen in Arkansas

Arkansas allergy sufferers can use this page to monitor pollen trends and find relevant city forecasts when available. Pollen levels vary by season, with tree pollen often peaking in spring, grass pollen becoming more active in late spring and summer, and weed pollen, especially ragweed, remaining a concern in late summer and fall.

Use Allergy Ava's city-level forecasts to plan outdoor activities, manage medication timing, and stay informed about the allergens most prevalent in your area. Our data is updated regularly to give you the most accurate picture of current conditions.

Frequently asked questions about Arkansas pollen forecasts

Is Arkansas yellow pine pollen the main spring allergy trigger?

Not always. Pine pollen is easy to see because it coats cars, porches, and windows, but less visible oak, cedar, hickory, and other wind-pollinated tree pollens are often bigger respiratory triggers for many people.

Why can Fayetteville and Little Rock allergy forecasts feel different?

Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas have more Ozark terrain, oak-hickory woods, cedar or juniper, and elevation changes. Little Rock is more central, urban, river-influenced, and humid, which can shift both pollen timing and mold exposure.

Does Arkansas have a winter allergy break?

Outdoor pollen usually drops after stronger cold spells, but Arkansas winters are often mild enough for mold and indoor allergens to remain relevant. Damp leaves, basements, pets, dust, and warm spells can still trigger symptoms.

When should Arkansas residents watch for ragweed?

Ragweed usually becomes important in late summer and can last through much of fall. It is common around roadsides, fields, vacant lots, ditches, and disturbed soil, and wind can carry the pollen well beyond the plants themselves.