City of Ithaca pollen forecast — West Hill neighborhood

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in City of Ithaca are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in City of Ithaca will be different from today, with grass at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels and ambrosia increasing

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

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

Hazel and willow near the water open the pollen calendar early, leading off the pollen calendar, with a peak generally falling in late winter. The area's oak and birch trees pollinate through mid-to-late spring, usually hitting its highest point sometime between mid-April and mid-May. Grass pollen becomes the dominant allergen through late spring, peaking in June, then gives way to ragweed, which drives the season's second major surge from mid-August into October.

The City of Ithaca 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 Ithaca, 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.