Pollen, Air Quality & Soil Temperature Forecast

Pollen Levels:
Pollen counts remain moderate today, with ragweed and grasses still the main allergens. Cooler mornings and lower humidity are helping bring overall levels down, but light northeast winds could still stir things up at times. The highest pollen levels will occur from late morning through early afternoon.

• Today: Moderate

• Main Allergens: Ragweed, grasses

• Outlook: Gradual decrease through the weekend as cooler nights continue.

Air Quality:
The Air Quality Index (AQI) across Rowan County is in the Good range today. Clear skies and dry air are helping to maintain healthy air quality, and no alerts are in effect.

• AQI: 35 (Good)

• Primary Particulates: Low ozone and fine dust

• Outlook: Good air quality is expected to continue through the weekend.

Soil Temperature:
Morning soil readings across Rowan County are averaging around 62 to 64°F. These conditions are favorable for fall lawn seeding and late-season planting, with soil retaining good moisture thanks to cooler overnight lows.

• Current Range: 62–64°F

• Trend: Gradually cooling 1–2 degrees per day through the weekend

Summary:
Comfortable air, moderate pollen, and healthy soil temperatures make this a great stretch of fall weather for outdoor plans and yardwork. Dry conditions will hold through the weekend, offering ideal conditions for both recreation and planting.