Fort Wayne pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Fort Wayne is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at medium levels, mugwort at medium levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Fort Wayne's parks, including Franke Park and the Maumee River corridor, feature oak, maple, and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Indiana farmland and the flat, open landscape contribute substantial grass and crop pollen that disperses readily across the city under prevailing westerly winds.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    65/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Fort Wayne right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Fort Wayne are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Fort Wayne tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Fort Wayne this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Fort Wayne?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Fort Wayne. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne's pollen season opens with maple and elm from late February, followed by oak and ash through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July, with ragweed extending the season strongly into September. The flat, open Indiana farmland landscape allows substantial grass and crop pollen to disperse widely across the city under prevailing westerly winds, while the humid continental climate produces well-defined and intense seasonal peaks.
How often is the Fort Wayne pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne, 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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