Lansing pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Lansing is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing. Over the following five days grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Lansing's parks, including Fenner Nature Center and the Grand River corridor, feature oak, birch, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Michigan farmland and woodland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the flat, open landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the city under prevailing westerly winds.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lansing right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Lansing are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Lansing tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Lansing will be different from today, with grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lansing this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Lansing?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Lansing. alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Lansing?
Lansing's pollen season opens with maple and elm from late February, followed by oak and birch through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July, with ragweed contributing into September. The flat, open Michigan farmland landscape allows substantial grass and crop pollen to disperse widely across the city under prevailing westerly winds, while surrounding woodland contributes substantial tree pollen during the spring season.
How often is the Lansing pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lansing 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 Lansing 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 Lansing, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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