Burlington pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Burlington is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Burlington's parks, including North Beach Park and the Winooski River corridor, feature birch, maple, and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Vermont woodland and farmland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while Lake Champlain to the west means onshore lake breezes can periodically disperse urban 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

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    45/100

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):

    Low

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    19/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    41/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Burlington right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Burlington tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Burlington will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Burlington 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 Burlington?

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

When is pollen season in Burlington?
Burlington's pollen season in North Carolina opens with oak and pine from late January, producing intense tree pollen through February and March. Grass pollen follows through April and May, with ragweed extending the season into October. The flat to rolling North Carolina Piedmont landscape allows substantial pollen from surrounding woodland and farmland to disperse widely, while the humid subtropical climate supports an extended and intense pollen season.
How often is the Burlington pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Burlington 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 Burlington 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 Burlington, 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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