Evanston pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Evanston is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Evanston's parks, including Lighthouse Landing and the Lake Michigan shoreline, feature oak, birch, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Lake Michigan to the east means onshore breezes can periodically disperse urban pollen, while surrounding Illinois woodland and farmland contribute additional grass and tree pollen under prevailing westerly winds.
Today - 16 July
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
28/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
13/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Evanston
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Evanston right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Evanston are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Evanston tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Evanston will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Evanston 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 Evanston?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Evanston. birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Evanston?
How often is the Evanston pollen forecast updated?
The Evanston pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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