Montrose pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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The vegetation around Montrose, on a highland town in the Endless Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania, is dominated by northern hardwood forest and hemlock stands, with pasture grasses adding further seasonal pollen exposure. None of this is unusual for a town with Montrose's particular mix of terrain and plant life. 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):

    Low

    10/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    33/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    8/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    31/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Montrose right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Montrose tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Montrose will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Montrose this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Montrose?

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

When is pollen season in Montrose?
Pollen season in Montrose starts with cedar and elm in late February before oak extends the tree season through April. Grass pollen then peaks through May and June, and mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. Relatively mild winters here bring the tree pollen season forward compared to points further north throughout the year.
How often is the Montrose pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Montrose 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 Montrose 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 Montrose, 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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