Centralia pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Centralia is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains moderate, ragweed remains high, grass 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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Set on flat farmland along the Chehalis River in southwestern Washington, Centralia's landscape is defined by riverside cottonwood alongside Douglas fir forest and farmland grasses, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Individual yards and gardens around Centralia can still vary somewhat from this general pattern. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.

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

    44/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    32/100

  • 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):

    High

    53/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    41/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

Air quality in Centralia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Centralia right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Centralia tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Centralia will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at moderate levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Centralia 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 Centralia?

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

When is pollen season in Centralia?
Centralia's pollen season opens with alder and birch from February before maple takes over and peaks through March and April. Grass pollen then peaks through May and June, and mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The damp, mild regional climate keeps pollen counts lower than in drier parts of the country, though spring rain events can trigger brief spikes, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Centralia pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Centralia 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 Centralia 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 Centralia, 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 Centralia.

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