Lake Zurich pollen forecast — Countryside East neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Countryside East, Lake Zurich 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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Countryside East — Here, roughly 325m away, a waterway supports hazel and willow along its bank, both strongly allergenic wind-pollinated species. Maintained parkland where turf grass and ornamental species add to the grass and ragweed mix; this sits a stone's throw away, around 203m. Small shifts in elevation or soil type can move these figures a little either way.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    5/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    25/100

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):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    43/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    65/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lake Zurich right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lake Zurich are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Lake Zurich tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lake Zurich 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 Lake Zurich?

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

When is pollen season in Lake Zurich?
Water-edge hazel and willow are usually the first allergenic trees active here, peaking in late winter through March. Through late spring, grass pollen climbs steadily toward its June peak, before ragweed takes over as the dominant allergen from mid-August through October. Local weather swings can shift these windows slightly, but the overall order tends to hold.
How often is the Lake Zurich pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lake Zurich 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 Lake Zurich 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 Lake Zurich, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Countryside East, Lake Zurich.

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