Medford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Medford is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (26 June 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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Medford's Rogue River valley Oregon setting features Oregon white oak, ponderosa pine, and alder as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying considerably between the oak woodland and pine forest on the surrounding Siskiyou and Cascade foothills and the more open Rogue River valley floor commercial areas. The Rogue River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the enclosed valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions creating more intense spring exposure than in more open Oregon cities.

Today - 25 June

  • 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

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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Medford right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Medford are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Medford tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Medford will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Medford this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Medford?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Medford. willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Medford?
Medford's Rogue River Valley setting in southern Oregon produces a season opening in January with oak and ash before grass from surrounding Rogue Valley farmland peaks through April and May. Mugwort extends exposure into September, while the enclosed Rogue Valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions and the hot, dry Medford summer is more intense than in western Oregon cities, suppressing but not eliminating late-season exposure.
How often is the Medford pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Medford 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 Medford 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 Medford, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:00 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Medford.

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