Delaware pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Delaware is low; mugwort and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed increasing, grass at low levels. 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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Set on rolling farmland along the Olentangy River, Delaware's landscape is defined by sugar maple alongside oak-hickory forest and farmland hedgerows, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Seasonal timing here follows the broader regional pattern typical of this part of the country. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    10/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    25/100

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):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    19/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    35/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Delaware right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Delaware are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Delaware tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Delaware will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Delaware 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 Delaware?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Delaware. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Delaware?
Delaware's pollen season opens with maple and elm from March before oak takes over and peaks through April. Grass follows, peaking through May and June, while ragweed pollen builds steadily from August into September. Warm, humid summers in this part of the Midwest favor a pronounced late-season ragweed peak, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Delaware pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware, 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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