City of Albany pollen forecast — Mount Hope neighborhood

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in City of Albany are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in City of Albany will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in City of Albany. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

Hazel and willow along the water get the season underway before other species, building through the tail end of winter into March. Oak and birch in the woods pick up where the earlier species leave off, typically the year's sharpest tree-pollen spell, centered on April and May. Grass pollen becomes the dominant allergen through late spring, peaking in June, then yields to ragweed, the dominant late-summer and fall allergen through October.

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

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.

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 City of Albany, 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.

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