Moscow pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Moscow sits on the northern edge of the Palouse wheat country, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of wheat and lentil fields, Ponderosa pine, and native prairie grasses, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Moscow. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

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

    43/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    Low

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    10/100

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

    16/100

  • 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 Moscow right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Moscow tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Moscow this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Moscow?

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

When is pollen season in Moscow?
Moscow's pollen season opens with juniper and cottonwood from March before ash extends the tree season through April. Grass pollen builds through May and June, and sagebrush and ragweed extend the season into September. The dry mountain climate offers fewer rain breaks than more humid parts of the country, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Moscow pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Moscow 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 Moscow 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 Moscow, 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 Moscow.

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