Morristown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Morristown's East Tennessee setting features oak, pine, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the forested Appalachian foothill ridges flanking the city and the more built-up commercial corridors along West Andrew Johnson Highway. Cherokee Lake provides locally significant green space and temperature-modifying effects, while the enclosed mountain valley setting concentrates pollen under calm spring conditions throughout this East Tennessee city.

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):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    12/100

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

    7/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Morristown right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Morristown are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Morristown tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Morristown will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Morristown this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Morristown?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Morristown. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Morristown?
Morristown's northern New Jersey setting produces a season opening in early March with cedar and elm before oak peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding New Jersey farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Whippany River valley channels airflows, while the moderate mid-Atlantic climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout.
How often is the Morristown pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Morristown 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 Morristown 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 Morristown, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Morristown.

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