Hershey pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Hershey's setting on rolling farmland in Pennsylvania Dutch country supports oak-hickory forest, farmland hedgerows, and landscaped park grounds as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. None of this is unusual for a town with Hershey's particular mix of terrain and plant life. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.

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

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    36/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    33/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hershey right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Hershey tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Hershey will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hershey 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 Hershey?

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

When is pollen season in Hershey?
Hershey's tree pollen season begins with cedar and elm from late February with oak taking the lead through April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; ragweed and mugwort extend the weed season into September. The mild mid-Atlantic climate advances the season compared to more northern East Coast cities, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Hershey pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hershey 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 Hershey 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 Hershey, 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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