Lakewood pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Lakewood is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 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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Lakewood's Cuyahoga County Ohio Lake Erie setting features oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the leafy residential neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial corridors along Detroit Avenue. The Lake Erie shoreline creates distinct onshore-inland pollen gradients, while the lake proximity moderates temperatures and can periodically disperse urban pollen throughout this Cleveland waterfront suburb.

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

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    35/100

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

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    24/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    40/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lakewood right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Lakewood tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lakewood will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?

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

When is pollen season in Lakewood?
Lakewood's New Jersey coastal setting produces a season opening in late February with cedar and pine before oak peaks through April. Grass from surrounding New Jersey Pine Barrens and farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Metedeconk River setting channels airflows, while the Pine Barrens proximity means pine is a particularly significant early spring pollen source throughout.
How often is the Lakewood pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lakewood 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood, 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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