Lake Zurich pollen forecast — Lake Zurich Highlands neighborhood
Today (30 August) pollen in Lake Zurich Highlands, Lake Zurich is high; grass and ragweed are high; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Lake Zurich Highlands — Here, positioned about 341m from the neighborhood, hazel and willow thrive along the damp bank, both prolific early wind-pollinators. Here, roughly 372m away, woodland dominated by oak and birch, with birch a leading regional tree-pollen allergen. A park whose lawns and ornamental trees quietly add to grass and ragweed pollen levels; this sits within 184m of this spot.
Today - 30 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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
High
51/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
21/100
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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):
High
54/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
22/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
70/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Lake Zurich right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lake Zurich are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Lake Zurich tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lake Zurich will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at high levels
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 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Lake Zurich. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Lake Zurich?
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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Lake Zurich Highlands, Lake Zurich.
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