Catskill pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Catskill is medium; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium. Over the following five days 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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Catskill's setting on a Hudson River town at the foot of the Catskill Mountains supports riverside sycamore, oak-hickory forest, and farmland grasses as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Catskill. Nearby towns with similar terrain tend to see a broadly similar pattern.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    8/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    33/100

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

    26/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Catskill right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Catskill tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Catskill 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 Catskill?

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

When is pollen season in Catskill?
Catskill's tree pollen season begins with maple and elm from March with birch and oak following close behind through April and May. Grass pollen rises through June and July, and a modest weed pollen tail continues into September. Cold winters give way to a fast, concentrated spring pollen ramp-up across the region, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Catskill pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Catskill 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 Catskill 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 Catskill, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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