DeKalb Township pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in DeKalb Township is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, ragweed increasing, mugwort at medium levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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DeKalb Township has hazel and willow grow along the nearby water, quick to release pollen once it warms up. Near DeKalb Township, a nearby forest is built around oak and birch; birch is especially aggressive as an allergen. DeKalb Township has a local park feeds local grass and ragweed pollen through its turf and trees. Neighboring areas with similar tree cover see a similar mix.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
1/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
27/100
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
-
Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
32/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
30/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
60/100
Air quality in DeKalb Township
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in DeKalb Township right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in DeKalb Township are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in DeKalb Township tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in DeKalb Township will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels and grass, ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in DeKalb Township this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in DeKalb Township?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in DeKalb Township. grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in DeKalb Township?
How often is the DeKalb Township pollen forecast updated?
The DeKalb Township pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in DeKalb Township 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 DeKalb Township 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 DeKalb Township, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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