Cicero pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Cicero is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days cypress and grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Cicero's parks and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal corridor feature oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Illinois farmland and prairie contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the flat, open landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
Today - 25 June
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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):
Low
10/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
40/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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 - 26 June
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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):
Low
10/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Cicero right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Cicero are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Cicero tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Cicero will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Cicero this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Cicero?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Cicero. cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Cicero?
How often is the Cicero pollen forecast updated?
The Cicero pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Cicero 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 Cicero 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 Cicero, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Cicero.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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