Chattanooga pollen forecast — Rock City neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in Rock City, Chattanooga is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Rock City is a garden and rock formation park atop Lookout Mountain. Vegetation here reflects the wider Chattanooga area, with tree and grass pollen exposure following the same regional pattern as the rest of the city. Any difference from the citywide pattern here tends to be minor rather than a distinct microclimate.

Today - 16 July

  • 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

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    8/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Chattanooga right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Chattanooga are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Chattanooga tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Chattanooga will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Chattanooga this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Chattanooga?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Chattanooga. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. oak, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Chattanooga?
Like the rest of Chattanooga, Rock City experiences a season that opens with cedar and elm from February before oak extends the tree season through March and April. A grass pollen peak follows through April and May; mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The warm Southeast climate advances the season compared to more northern US regions.
How often is the Chattanooga pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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