Munising pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Munising is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, 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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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 - 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

    44/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    67/100

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

    58/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Munising right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Munising tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Munising 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 Munising?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Munising. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Munising.

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