City of Albany pollen forecast — Pine Hills neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Pine Hills, City of Albany is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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A wooded stretch of oak and birch, with birch responsible for some of the sharpest spring counts, just outside the immediate area. This area, not far from here, has parkland with regularly mown grass and planted trees, both sources of grass and ragweed pollen. As with most local readings, actual levels can vary somewhat with short-term weather swings.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    40/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • 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

    50/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in City of Albany right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in City of Albany tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in City of Albany this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia 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 City of Albany?

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.

When is pollen season in City of Albany?
Oak and birch in the woodland come next, through the heart of spring, climbing steadily through spring to a peak in April or May. Grass pollen builds through late spring and peaks in June, before ragweed pollen takes center stage across mid-August into October. Exact peak dates shift by a few weeks year to year depending on temperature and rainfall.
How often is the City of Albany pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in City of Albany 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 City of Albany 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 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.

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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Pine Hills, City of Albany.

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