Bartlett pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Bartlett 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.

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

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Bartlett's Shelby County Tennessee setting features loblolly pine, white oak, and sweetgum as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential neighborhoods along the Wolf River corridor and the more built-up commercial areas along Stage Road. The Wolf River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the surrounding Mid-South pine-oak woodland extends substantial tree pollen across this Memphis suburban community throughout spring.

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

    16/100

  • 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

    7/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bartlett right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Bartlett tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bartlett this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Bartlett?

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

When is pollen season in Bartlett?
Bartlett's Chicago suburban setting produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before oak peaks through May. Grass from surrounding Illinois farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Brewster Creek corridor channels airflows, while the flat Midwest landscape allows pollen to disperse widely and the continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout.
How often is the Bartlett pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bartlett 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 Bartlett 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 Bartlett, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bartlett.

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