Columbus pollen forecast — The Golf Club at Little Turtle neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in The Golf Club at Little Turtle, Columbus is high; grass and ragweed are high; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass declining, ragweed declining, mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | High | 52/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 22/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 66/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 23/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Here, a short distance from here, a waterway supports hazel and willow along its bank, both strongly allergenic wind-pollinated species. Here, within the neighborhood's edge, a wooded area built around oak and birch, both contributing heavily to the region's spring pollen totals. A park whose lawns and ornamental trees quietly add to grass and ragweed pollen levels; this sits within the neighborhood's edge.
The waterside hazel and willow are consistently first to release pollen each year, reaching its high point sometime in late winter or early spring. By mid-spring, oak and birch in the woods take over, usually hitting its highest point sometime between mid-April and mid-May. By late spring, grass pollen is climbing steadily toward a June high point, before ragweed's late-summer surge carries the season into October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Ohio
Is pollen high in Columbus right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Columbus are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Columbus tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Columbus will be different from today, with grass, ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Columbus this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Columbus?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Columbus. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Columbus?
How often is the Columbus pollen forecast updated?
The Columbus pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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