Lewiston pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Lewiston is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort remains low, ragweed declining. 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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Lewiston sits on the banks of the Androscoggin River, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of eastern white pine, paper birch, and sugar maple, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Lewiston. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

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

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    24/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    56/100

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

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    8/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    42/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lewiston right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Lewiston tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lewiston will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lewiston this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Lewiston?

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

When is pollen season in Lewiston?
The pollen calendar in Lewiston opens with maple and elm starting March with birch and oak following close behind through April and May. Grass pollen rises through June and July, and a modest weed pollen tail continues into September. A relatively short growing season compresses tree, grass, and weed pollen into a more intense stretch, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Lewiston pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lewiston 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 Lewiston 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 Lewiston, 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.)

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