Butte pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Butte is medium; grass and ragweed are medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing. 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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The vegetation around Butte, on a former copper-mining hill city in southwestern Montana, is dominated by lodgepole pine forest and sagebrush flats, with reclaimed mine-land scrub adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Counts here rise and fall with the same broad rhythm as other places sharing this setting. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

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):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    40/100

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):

    Medium

    41/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    58/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Butte right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Butte tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Butte will be different from today, with grass at medium levels and ambrosia, artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Butte 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 Butte?

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

When is pollen season in Butte?
The pollen calendar in Butte opens with juniper and cottonwood starting March before ash extends the tree season through April. Peak grass pollen arrives in May and June, and grass pollen lingers into early September before tapering off. Low humidity and high elevation mean pollen disperses easily once released.
How often is the Butte pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Butte 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 Butte 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 Butte, 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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