Lower Swatara Township pollen forecast — Shope Gardens neighborhood
Today (30 August) pollen in Shope Gardens, Lower Swatara Township is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains moderate, ragweed remains high, mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Nearby, not far from here, hazel and willow cluster near the water, an early and reliable source of allergenic pollen. Here, within the neighborhood's edge, a park combining lawn grass and planted trees, both minor but real contributors to pollen here. Neighboring areas with similar land cover tend to show a closely matching pollen mix.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
48/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
40/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
27/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
17/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
70/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Lower Swatara Township right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lower Swatara Township are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Lower Swatara Township tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lower Swatara Township will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, grass at moderate levels and artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Lower Swatara Township this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Lower Swatara Township?
On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Lower Swatara Township. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Lower Swatara Township?
How often is the Lower Swatara Township pollen forecast updated?
The Lower Swatara Township pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Lower Swatara Township 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 Lower Swatara Township 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 Lower Swatara Township, 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.)
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