Glen Burnie pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Glen Burnie is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass, 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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Glen Burnie's Chesapeake Bay suburban setting features oak, sweetgum, and pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited wooded residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridors along Ritchie Highway. The Curtis Creek and Marley Creek corridors provide locally significant green space, while the Chesapeake Bay proximity creates temperature-modifying effects that influence pollen dispersal across this flat suburban setting.

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):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    41/100

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):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    45/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Glen Burnie right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Glen Burnie tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Glen Burnie this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Glen Burnie?

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

When is pollen season in Glen Burnie?
Glen Burnie's Baltimore suburban setting produces a season opening in late February with cedar and elm before oak peaks through April. Grass from surrounding Maryland farmland peaks through May and June before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Chesapeake Bay proximity moderates temperatures, while the warm mid-Atlantic climate advances the season compared to more northern cities.
How often is the Glen Burnie pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Glen Burnie 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 Glen Burnie 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 Glen Burnie, 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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