Dale City pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Dale City is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Dale City's Northern Virginia suburban setting features oak, tulip poplar, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial corridors along Route 1. The Neabsco Creek corridor provides locally significant green space, while the Quantico Creek watershed woodland to the south creates distinct pollen gradients between the forested southern fringe and the more developed northern areas.
Today - 9 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):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
9/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
15/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
36/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
8/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
16/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
37/100
Air quality in Dale City
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Dale City right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Dale City are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Dale City tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Dale City will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Dale City 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 Dale City?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Dale City. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Dale City?
How often is the Dale City pollen forecast updated?
The Dale City pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Dale 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 Dale 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 Dale 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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