Elmira pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Elmira is medium; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days 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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Elmira's setting on the Chemung River valley in the Southern Tier supports sugar maple and oak forest, riverside willow, and farmland hedgerows as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.

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

    2/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    30/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    5/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    35/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Elmira right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Elmira tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Elmira will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Elmira 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 Elmira?

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

When is pollen season in Elmira?
Elmira sees its pollen season open with maple and elm from March before birch and oak takes over and peaks through April and May. Grass pollen rises through June and July, and mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. Cold winters give way to a fast, concentrated spring pollen ramp-up across the region throughout the year.
How often is the Elmira pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Elmira 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 Elmira 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 Elmira, 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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