Martinsville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Martinsville sits on the rolling Piedmont foothills of southern Virginia, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of loblolly pine, southern red oak, and dogwood understory, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    30/100

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

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    50/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Martinsville right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Martinsville are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Martinsville tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Martinsville this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Martinsville?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Martinsville. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Martinsville?
Pollen season in Martinsville starts with cedar and elm in late February with oak joining in and continuing through April. Peak grass pollen arrives in May and June, and mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. Humid summers in the mid-Atlantic favor a longer weed pollen tail into early autumn throughout the year.
How often is the Martinsville pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Martinsville 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 Martinsville 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 Martinsville, 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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