Hendersonville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Hendersonville 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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Hendersonville's Sumner County Tennessee setting features oak, cedar, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Old Hickory Lake shoreline residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridors along Main Street. Old Hickory Lake creates significant temperature-modifying effects, while the rolling Middle Tennessee limestone landscape contributes substantial tree and grass pollen throughout this Nashville suburban lake community.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    4/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hendersonville right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Hendersonville are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Hendersonville tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Hendersonville will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville?

On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Hendersonville. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Hendersonville?
Hendersonville's western North Carolina Appalachian setting produces a season opening in late February with cedar and elm before oak peaks through April. Grass from surrounding North Carolina farmland peaks through May and June before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Flat Creek valley setting concentrates pollen, while the Blue Ridge Mountain proximity means the season begins slightly later than in lower Piedmont cities.
How often is the Hendersonville pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Hendersonville.

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