Mount Prospect pollen forecast — Prospect HS's Football Field neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Prospect HS's Football Field, Mount Prospect is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains moderate, ragweed remains high, grass increasing. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Prospect HS's Football Field sits in the Mount Prospect suburban landscape of Cook County in the northwest Chicago suburbs, with oak, maple, and elm as the main surrounding tree pollen sources. Surrounding Cook County suburban woodland and Illinois farmland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the flat Midwest landscape allows pollen to disperse widely and mugwort extends into September throughout.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    45/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    26/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    52/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    31/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Mount Prospect right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Mount Prospect are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Mount Prospect tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Mount Prospect will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at moderate levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Mount Prospect this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Mount Prospect?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Mount Prospect. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Mount Prospect?
Prospect HS's Football Field, a football venue in Mount Prospect, opens its pollen season with maple and elm from March with oak taking the lead through April. Grass pollen then peaks through May and June, and ragweed pollen builds steadily from August into September. A humid continental climate drives a sharp spring tree peak and an equally distinct late-summer ragweed run.
How often is the Mount Prospect pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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