Kutztown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Kutztown is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate. Tomorrow (31 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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Set on rolling farmland in the Pennsylvania Dutch region, Kutztown's landscape is defined by oak-hickory forest alongside farmland hedgerows and orchard trees, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Kutztown. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    48/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    50/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    31/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    31/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    69/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kutztown right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kutztown are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Kutztown tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kutztown will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at moderate levels, grass at moderate levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kutztown 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 Kutztown?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Kutztown. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kutztown?
Pollen season in Kutztown starts with cedar and elm in late February then oak builds through April. Grass pollen builds through May and June, and a late-summer weed pollen tail runs into September. Humid summers in the mid-Atlantic favor a longer weed pollen tail into early autumn throughout the year.
How often is the Kutztown pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kutztown 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 Kutztown 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 Kutztown, 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: 30 August 2026 at 20:26 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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