Bowie pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Bowie is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress will increase; grass will decrease. 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

Bowie's Prince George's County Maryland setting features oak, tulip poplar, and sweetgum as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the extensively wooded Patuxent River State Park corridor and the more built-up commercial corridors along Route 197. The Patuxent River corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the Parkers Creek and Collington Branch corridors create additional pollen gradients across this predominantly suburban and wooded Prince George's County community.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bowie right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Bowie are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bowie tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Bowie will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bowie this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Bowie?

On 25 June 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Bowie. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bowie?
Bowie's Prince George's County Maryland setting produces a season opening in late February with cedar and elm before oak peaks through April. Grass from surrounding Maryland farmland peaks through May and June before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Patuxent River corridor channels airflows, while the warm mid-Atlantic climate and the Washington DC urban heat island advance the season slightly throughout.
How often is the Bowie pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bowie 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 Bowie 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 Bowie, 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 Bowie.

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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