Deadwood pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Deadwood is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, oak at low levels, ragweed at low levels. Over the following five days grass, oak, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Set on a narrow gulch in the northern Black Hills, Deadwood's landscape is defined by ponderosa pine forest alongside quaking aspen and bur oak, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. Residents who spend time outdoors around Deadwood 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):

    Medium

    39/100

  • 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):

    High

    54/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    10/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Deadwood right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Deadwood are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Deadwood tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Deadwood will be different from today, with oak at low levels, ambrosia at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Deadwood this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass, oak, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Deadwood?

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

When is pollen season in Deadwood?
Deadwood's pollen season opens with elm and cottonwood from March with ash following close behind through April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; ragweed pollen builds through late summer into September. Wide-open plains terrain lets pollen travel long distances on the prevailing wind throughout the year.
How often is the Deadwood pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Deadwood 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 Deadwood 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 Deadwood, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Deadwood.

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