Ironwood pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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The vegetation around Ironwood, on hilly forest country in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula, is dominated by northern hardwood forest and hemlock stands, with understory ferns adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Ironwood. Residents who spend time outdoors around Ironwood typically notice the shift as each season turns over.

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

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    48/100

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

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    19/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    54/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ironwood right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Ironwood tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Ironwood will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ironwood this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Ironwood?

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

When is pollen season in Ironwood?
Ironwood's pollen season opens with maple and elm from March with oak joining in and continuing through April. Grass pollen builds through May and June, and a late-summer ragweed peak runs into September. Warm, humid summers in this part of the Midwest favor a pronounced late-season ragweed peak, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Ironwood pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ironwood 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 Ironwood 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 Ironwood, 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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