Dunkirk pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Dunkirk is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains moderate, ragweed remains high, mugwort increasing. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Dunkirk's setting on the Lake Erie shoreline in western New York's grape country supports Concord grape vineyards, sugar maple, and lakeside willow as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Counts here rise and fall with the same broad rhythm as other places sharing this setting. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    33/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    43/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    68/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    48/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    56/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Dunkirk right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Dunkirk are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Dunkirk tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Dunkirk will be different from today, with grass at moderate levels, ambrosia at high levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Dunkirk this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Dunkirk?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Dunkirk. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Dunkirk?
Dunkirk's pollen season opens with maple and elm from March then birch and oak follows, running through April and May. A grass pollen peak follows through June and July; a modest weed pollen tail continues into September. The New England climate compresses tree, grass, and weed pollen into a shorter but intense season.
How often is the Dunkirk pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk, 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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