Chestertown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Chestertown is high; mugwort and ragweed are high; grass is moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains moderate, ragweed remains high, mugwort declining. 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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Chestertown's setting on the banks of the Chester River on Maryland's Eastern Shore supports loblolly pine, American holly, and riverside marsh grasses as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Chestertown. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.
Today - 30 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
41/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
63/100
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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):
Moderate
26/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
46/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
70/100
Air quality in Chestertown
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Chestertown right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Chestertown are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Chestertown tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Chestertown will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, grass at moderate levels and artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Chestertown 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 Chestertown?
On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Chestertown. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Chestertown?
How often is the Chestertown pollen forecast updated?
The Chestertown pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Chestertown 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 Chestertown 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 Chestertown, 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.)
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