Chadds Ford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Chadds Ford is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed remains medium, mugwort at low levels. 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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Chadds Ford sits on the rolling Brandywine Valley, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of oak and tulip poplar forest, dogwood understory, and farmland hedgerows, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Chadds Ford. Residents who spend time outdoors around Chadds Ford typically notice the shift as each season turns over.

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

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    27/100

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

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    34/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Chadds Ford right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Chadds Ford tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Chadds Ford will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Chadds Ford 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 Chadds Ford?

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

When is pollen season in Chadds Ford?
In Chadds Ford, pollen season begins with cedar and elm starting in late February with oak following close behind through April. Grass follows, peaking through May and June, while ragweed and mugwort extend the weed season into September. Relatively mild winters here bring the tree pollen season forward compared to points further north, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Chadds Ford pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Chadds Ford 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 Chadds Ford 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 Chadds Ford, 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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