Chincoteague pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Chincoteague is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at low levels, 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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Chincoteague's setting on a barrier island town on Virginia's Eastern Shore supports salt marsh cordgrass, loblolly pine, and maritime shrub thicket as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    37/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Chincoteague right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Chincoteague are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Chincoteague tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Chincoteague will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Chincoteague this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Chincoteague?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Chincoteague. cypress, grass, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Chincoteague?
The pollen calendar in Chincoteague opens with cedar and elm starting late February then oak builds through April. Grass pollen rises through May and June, and a late-summer weed pollen tail runs into September. The mild mid-Atlantic climate advances the season compared to more northern East Coast cities throughout the year.
How often is the Chincoteague pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Chincoteague 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 Chincoteague 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 Chincoteague, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Chincoteague.

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