Marathon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Marathon is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Marathon's Lake Superior shoreline setting features spruce, birch, and pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between boreal forest and the built-up remote northern Ontario mining-town centre.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Marathon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Marathon right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Marathon are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Marathon tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Marathon will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Marathon this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Marathon?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Marathon. oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Marathon?
Sitting on the shore of Lake Superior, Marathon experiences a short, cool pollen season shaped by the lake's moderating influence, with a delayed spring tree bloom and very little grass or ragweed exposure given the rocky, forested surroundings.
How often is the Marathon pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Marathon 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 Marathon 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 Marathon, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Marathon.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

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