Brooklyn pollen forecast — Prospect Heights neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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The water's edge is thick with hazel and willow, whose pollen spreads readily in early spring; this sits within the neighborhood. Located close by, this area has a wooded area built around oak and birch, both contributing heavily to the region's spring pollen totals. Nearby, a short distance from here, a green space of mown lawn and planted trees, both feeding into local grass and ragweed counts.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    34/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    9/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    33/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Brooklyn right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Brooklyn are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Brooklyn tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Brooklyn will be similar to today, with grass at moderate levels, ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brooklyn this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Brooklyn?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Brooklyn. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Brooklyn?
Hazel and willow near the water open the pollen calendar early, topping out well before most other trees start releasing pollen, around February and March. Once hazel fades, oak and birch in the woods carry the season forward, typically landing in April and May. Late spring sees grass pollen build steadily toward a peak in June, handing off to ragweed, which peaks from mid-August through October.
How often is the Brooklyn pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

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