Hoffman Estates pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Hoffman Estates is low; mugwort and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing, grass 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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Hoffman Estates's Cook County Illinois Chicago suburban setting features oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener residential areas along Poplar Creek and the more built-up commercial corridors along Higgins Road. The Poplar Creek Forest Preserve provides particularly significant local tree pollen, while the numerous residential parks and the flat Midwest landscape allow pollen to disperse widely and the Forest Preserve corridor creates distinct forested-urban pollen gradients throughout.
Today - 9 August
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
20/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
20/100
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
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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):
Medium
29/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
59/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
59/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Hoffman Estates right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Hoffman Estates are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Hoffman Estates tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Hoffman Estates will be different from today, with grass at medium levels and ambrosia, artemisia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Hoffman Estates. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Hoffman Estates?
How often is the Hoffman Estates pollen forecast updated?
The Hoffman Estates pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates, 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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