Copper Harbor pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Copper Harbor is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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The vegetation around Copper Harbor, on the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula on Lake Superior, is dominated by boreal forest of spruce and fir and paper birch, with lakeside rock outcrops adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Copper Harbor. Residents who spend time outdoors around Copper Harbor typically notice the shift as each season turns over.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Copper Harbor right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Copper Harbor are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Copper Harbor tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Copper Harbor will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Copper Harbor this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Copper Harbor?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Copper Harbor. birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Copper Harbor?
Copper Harbor sees its pollen season open with maple and elm from March with oak following close behind through April. Grass pollen then peaks through May and June, and a late-summer ragweed peak runs into September. Warm, humid summers in this part of the Midwest favor a pronounced late-season ragweed peak throughout the year.
How often is the Copper Harbor pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Copper Harbor 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 Copper Harbor 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 Copper Harbor, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Copper Harbor.

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