Downtown Waterville Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Downtown Waterville is low; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels, ragweed at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 2/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 10/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 12/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around 42% of the area near the heart of Downtown Waterville is built-up land, with a good deal of woodland. A nearby park adds mown lawns and planted trees to the local pollen mix. Of the trees nearby, maple, oak and birch are the ones that matter most for allergies. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside mugwort among the weeds.
Maple, oak and birch lead the season in mid-spring, as temperatures climb to around 5°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Then come the grasses, strongest in early summer and fading by late summer. Mugwort brings a final peak from midsummer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from early summer into early fall also raises mold spore levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Maine
Is pollen high in Downtown Waterville right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Downtown Waterville.
Will pollen levels change in Downtown Waterville tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Downtown Waterville will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Downtown Waterville this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Downtown Waterville?
On 11 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Downtown Waterville.
When is pollen season in Downtown Waterville?
How often is the Downtown Waterville pollen forecast updated?
The Downtown Waterville pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Downtown Waterville 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 Downtown Waterville 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 Downtown Waterville, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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