Crystal City pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Crystal City is high; mugwort is high; ragweed is moderate; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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No major forest, water, or park sits nearby, so open-ground grass and roadside ragweed likely account for most local pollen. Neighboring areas with similar land cover tend to show a closely matching pollen mix. Year-to-year swings in rainfall and wind can shift this picture somewhat either way. Comparable land cover in surrounding areas tends to produce a similar pollen mix overall.
Today - 30 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
5/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
20/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
59/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Moderate
48/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
2/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
19/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
57/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Moderate
46/100
Air quality in Crystal City
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Crystal City right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Crystal City are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Crystal City tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Crystal City will be similar to today, with ambrosia at moderate levels, artemisia at high levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Crystal City this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Crystal City?
On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Crystal City. ambrosia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Crystal City?
How often is the Crystal City pollen forecast updated?
The Crystal City pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Crystal City 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 Crystal City 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 Crystal City, 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.)
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