Chesapeake pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Chesapeake is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low. 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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Chesapeake's parks, including Northwest River Park and the Elizabeth River corridor, feature oak, pine, and sweet gum as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city areas. Surrounding Virginia coastal plain woodland and the Great Dismal Swamp contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the Chesapeake Bay position means coastal breezes can periodically disperse urban pollen.
Today - 16 July
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
24/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
10/100
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
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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
13/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Chesapeake
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Chesapeake right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Chesapeake are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Chesapeake tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Chesapeake will be different from today, with grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Chesapeake. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Chesapeake?
How often is the Chesapeake pollen forecast updated?
The Chesapeake pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake, 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.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Chesapeake.
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