Munising pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Munising's setting on the Lake Superior shoreline near Pictured Rocks supports northern hardwood forest, paper birch, and lakeside dune grass as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.

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):

    Low

    6/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    10/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Munising right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Munising are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Munising tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Munising will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Munising this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Munising?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Munising. willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, and oak are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Munising?
Munising's pollen season opens with maple and elm from March then oak follows, running through April. Grass pollen rises through May and June, and ragweed pollen builds steadily from August into September. The continental Midwest climate produces a well-defined spring tree peak followed by a strong late-summer ragweed season, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Munising pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Munising 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 Munising 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 Munising, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Munising.

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