Nebraska Pollen Count Today

Check today's pollen count by city in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska

Pollen levels in Nebraska 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 Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney, Fremont.

Today's statewide signal

Nebraska pollen count by city: Plains wind, river corridors, grass, and ragweed

Nebraska allergy conditions can swing quickly because spring tree pollen, prairie and lawn grasses, crop-country wind, river corridors, summer storms, and late-season ragweed overlap across the state. Compare Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney, Fremont, Norfolk, and Papillion for local pollen levels, dominant allergens, weather context, and short-term trend signals.

Data updates regularly to reflect current conditions across Nebraska cities.

Highest city index now

Lincoln

Birch · Very High

Average pollen index: 4
Average humidity: 60%
Average wind: 14 mph

Live city comparison

Today's pollen and weather by city

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

		Main allergen			Weather context
Lincoln	5Very High	Birch	Rising Forecast moves toward low conditions tomorrow.	80°F	Partly sunny Watch birch levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Norfolk	5Very High	Birch	Rising Forecast moves toward high conditions tomorrow.	80°F	Chance of showers Watch birch levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Papillion	5Very High	Birch	Falling Forecast eases toward moderate conditions tomorrow.	80°F	Chance of showers 17 mph wind can disperse birch pollen quickly today.
Omaha	4High	Oak	Rising Forecast moves toward low conditions tomorrow.	80°F	Breezy 18 mph wind can disperse oak pollen quickly today.
Bellevue	4High	Oak	Rising Forecast moves toward very low conditions tomorrow.	80°F	Breezy 17 mph wind can disperse oak pollen quickly today.
Grand Island	4High	Oak	Falling Forecast eases toward very low conditions tomorrow.	80°F	Chance of showers 16 mph wind can disperse oak pollen quickly today.
Kearney	4High	Maple	Rising Forecast moves toward very high conditions tomorrow.	80°F	Chance of showers 14 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.
Fremont	3Moderate	Oak	Rising Forecast moves toward low conditions tomorrow.	80°F	Humid Humid air may keep oak and outdoor mold irritation active.

Lincoln

Birch is the main allergen

Very High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

80°4 mph63%

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

Norfolk

Birch is the main allergen

Very High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

80°10 mph48%

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

Papillion

Birch is the main allergen

Very High

Pollen index

Trend

Falling

80°17 mph70%

17 mph wind can disperse birch pollen quickly today.

Omaha

Oak is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

80°18 mph53%

18 mph wind can disperse oak pollen quickly today.

Bellevue

Oak is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

80°17 mph45%

17 mph wind can disperse oak pollen quickly today.

Grand Island

Oak is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Falling

80°16 mph58%

16 mph wind can disperse oak pollen quickly today.

Kearney

Maple is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

80°14 mph60%

14 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.

Fremont

Oak is the main allergen

Moderate

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

80°13 mph80%

Humid air may keep oak and outdoor mold irritation active.

Regional allergy forecast

How Nebraska regions compare today

Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion, and Fremont eastern metro corridor

Eastern Nebraska combines Missouri and Platte River corridors, urban hardwoods, suburban lawns, parks, road edges, and humid storm tracks. Spring trees and fall ragweed can differ between river bottoms and inland neighborhoods.

MapleOakGrassRagweed

Index: 4
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 16

Lincoln and southeast Nebraska prairie edge

Lincoln’s allergy pattern is shaped by campus and neighborhood trees, prairie edges, lawns, creeks, roadways, and nearby agricultural land. Wind can move grass and ragweed pollen quickly across the city.

ElmOakBluegrassRagweed

Index: 5
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 4

Grand Island and Kearney Platte Valley

Central Nebraska’s Platte Valley cities have open-country wind, cottonwood corridors, field edges, grasses, disturbed soil, and late-season weeds. Dry fronts can make pollen and dust feel more irritating.

CottonwoodElmGrassWestern ragweed

Index: 4
Humidity: 59%
Wind: 15

Norfolk and northeast Nebraska open country

Norfolk sits in a more open northern Nebraska pattern with prairie, rangeland, crop edges, road ditches, and wind exposure. Ragweed and grasses can become prominent after spring tree pollen fades.

MapleGrassWestern ragweedKochia

Index: 5
Humidity: 48%
Wind: 10

State-specific pollen calendar

When major allergens are active in Nebraska

Trees

March to May

MarAprMay

Elm, maple, oak, cottonwood, ash, birch, cedar or juniper, and walnut can drive spring symptoms. Southern and eastern cities may start earlier than cooler northern or central areas during some springs.

Grasses

May to July

MayJunJul

Bluegrass, brome, timothy, fescue, orchard grass, lawns, parks, pasture, road ditches, and field edges can raise grass pollen during warm, dry, breezy weather.

Weeds

August to October

AugSepOct

Common ragweed, giant ragweed, western ragweed, kochia, pigweed, lamb’s quarters, and other disturbed-ground weeds can drive late-season symptoms across fields, roadsides, rangeland, and vacant lots.

Low pollen and indoor season

November to February

NovDecJanFeb

Hard freezes usually lower outdoor pollen, but indoor dust, pet dander, basement mold, dry heated air, and spring-thaw moisture can still irritate symptoms.

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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About Pollen in Nebraska

Nebraska 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 Nebraska pollen forecasts

Why can Nebraska pollen change so fast after a front?

Nebraska’s open Plains setting lets wind move pollen, dust, grass particles, and ragweed over long distances. A front may clear the air briefly, then bring in new pollen from fields, roadsides, river corridors, or nearby cities.

Is corn pollen the main cause of Nebraska fall allergies?

Usually, no. Corn pollen can bother some people near fields during tasseling, but late-summer and fall allergy symptoms are more often tied to ragweed and other weeds because their lighter pollen travels farther.

When is ragweed worst in Nebraska?

Ragweed usually becomes more important in late summer and can continue into October. Western ragweed, common ragweed, and giant ragweed can all matter, especially around prairies, rangeland, roadsides, ditches, and disturbed soil.

Why might Omaha, Lincoln, and Kearney have different allergy forecasts?

Omaha and Bellevue have more Missouri River and metro influence, Lincoln reflects southeast prairie and suburban vegetation, while Kearney and Grand Island are more Platte Valley and open-country influenced. Those differences can change the main allergen and daily severity.