Clay pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Clay is medium; ragweed is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, 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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Clay's Onondaga County New York suburban setting features oak, maple, and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener residential areas around Oneida Lake and the more built-up commercial corridors along Route 31. The Oneida Lake shoreline creates temperature-modifying effects, while the numerous Clay wetlands and Cicero Swamp corridor contribute distinctive wetland vegetation pollen and the flat Oneida Lake plain allows grass pollen to disperse widely throughout.

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):

    Medium

    32/100

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

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    45/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Clay right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Clay tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Clay this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Clay?

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

When is pollen season in Clay?
Clay's Central New York setting near Syracuse produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before birch and oak peak through May. Grass from surrounding New York farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Oneida Lake proximity moderates temperatures locally, while the continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout.
How often is the Clay pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay, 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.)

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