Franklin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Franklin is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Franklin's parks in Tennessee and the Harpeth River corridor feature oak, cedar, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Middle Tennessee farmland and woodland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the rolling landscape channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the rapidly growing Williamson County area.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
15/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
7/100
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
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
11/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
3/100
Air quality in Franklin
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Franklin right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Franklin are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Franklin tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Franklin will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Franklin this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Franklin?
On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Franklin. grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, cypress, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Franklin?
How often is the Franklin pollen forecast updated?
The Franklin pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin, 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.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Franklin.
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