Apex pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Apex is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Apex's Research Triangle North Carolina setting features loblolly pine, oak, and sweetgum as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial corridors along Salem Street. The Swift Creek corridor provides locally significant green space, while the surrounding North Carolina Piedmont pine-oak woodland contributes substantial tree pollen and the Research Triangle Park nearby contributes extensive woodland-edge green space.
Today - 9 August
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
5/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
6/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
27/100
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 - 10 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
17/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
18/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
40/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Apex right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Apex are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Apex tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Apex will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Apex this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Apex?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Apex. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Apex?
How often is the Apex pollen forecast updated?
The Apex pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Apex 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 Apex 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 Apex, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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