Altoona pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Altoona is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days cypress and 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
Altoona's Allegheny Mountain setting features oak, maple, and beech as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying considerably between the extensively forested ridge slopes flanking the city and the more open Blair Valley floor commercial and residential areas. The forested Allegheny Front and Brush Mountain ridges above create distinct elevation-based pollen gradients, contributing substantially more tree pollen than the developed valley floor below.
Today - 25 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
13/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
42/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
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 - 26 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
21/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Altoona right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Altoona are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Altoona tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Altoona will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Altoona this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Altoona?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Altoona. cypress are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Altoona?
How often is the Altoona pollen forecast updated?
The Altoona pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Altoona 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 Altoona 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 Altoona, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Altoona.
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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