Madison pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Madison's parks, including Vilas Park and the Lake Mendota and Monona shorelines, 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 Wisconsin farmland and the lake corridors contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while onshore lake breezes can periodically disperse urban pollen across the isthmus.

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

    17/100

  • 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):

    Low

    13/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Madison

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Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Madison

Atwood Avenue Capitol Square Madison Henry Vilas Zoo Marquette Neighborhood Monroe Street Madison Near East Side Madison State Street Madison Tenney Park Third Lake Ridge Williamson Street Willy Street Wisconsin State Capitol

Sports venues in Madison

Lawsonia Golf Courses – Links Course Mammoth Dunes – Mammoth Dunes Course Sand Valley Golf Resort – Sand Valley Course University Ridge Golf Course

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Madison right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Madison tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Madison will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Madison this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Madison?

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

When is pollen season in Madison?
Madison'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 extending the season into September. The lake-surrounded isthmus setting means onshore lake breezes can periodically disperse pollen, while surrounding Wisconsin farmland contributes substantial grass and crop pollen under prevailing westerly winds.
How often is the Madison pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison, 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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