Chattanooga pollen forecast — Southside Chattanooga neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Southside Chattanooga, Chattanooga is medium; ragweed is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, grass at low levels. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Southside Chattanooga is a tennessee River valley flanked by Lookout Mountain's oak and hickory forest. Spring pollen is heavy and trapped in the bowl-shaped valley. Tree season peaks April through May; ragweed returns in August.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
28/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
9/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
41/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Chattanooga right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Chattanooga are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Chattanooga tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Chattanooga will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Chattanooga. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Chattanooga?
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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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