Brookhaven pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Brookhaven is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Brookhaven's suburban setting on Long Island features oak and maple as the main tree pollen sources in parks and along residential streets, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up areas of the township. Surrounding Suffolk County woodland and the flat Long Island landscape contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the Atlantic coast position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    46/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    35/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Brookhaven right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Brookhaven are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Brookhaven tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Brookhaven will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brookhaven this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Brookhaven?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Brookhaven. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Brookhaven?
Brookhaven's pollen season on Long Island opens with maple and birch from late February, followed by oak through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July, with ragweed extending the season into September. The Atlantic coast position means onshore winds can periodically moderate pollen levels, while surrounding Suffolk County woodland and the flat Long Island landscape allow pollen to disperse readily across the township.
How often is the Brookhaven pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven, 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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