Marblehead pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Marblehead is low; mugwort and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing, grass at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort and ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Marblehead lies close to the Lake Erie shoreline, not far from the Vermilion River and Findley State Forest. The surrounding landscape is dominated by beech-maple woodland and lakeshore dune vegetation. The Vermilion River winds through the wider area, its banks favoring moisture-loving trees such as willow and alder. Local vegetation still varies with soil type and drainage.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    25/100

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

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    43/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Marblehead right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Marblehead are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Marblehead tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Marblehead will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia, artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Marblehead this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Marblehead?

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

When is pollen season in Marblehead?
Streamside willow and alder near the Vermilion River kick off the local pollen calendar, usually strongest in the weeks before spring fully arrives. Tree pollen peaks next around Findley State Forest, where oak and hickory dominate the canopy through most of April and May. The stretch between Beaver Creek and Osborn Metropark typically mirrors this timing fairly closely.
How often is the Marblehead pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Marblehead 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 Marblehead 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 Marblehead, 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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