Nags Head pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Nags Head is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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The vegetation around Nags Head, on a barrier island on the Outer Banks, is dominated by dune grass and maritime shrub thicket, with loblolly pine adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
16/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
9/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
15/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
9/100
Air quality in Nags Head
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Nags Head right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Nags Head are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Nags Head tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Nags Head will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Nags Head this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Nags Head?
On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Nags Head. grass are also present but at lower levels. alder, artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Nags Head?
How often is the Nags Head pollen forecast updated?
The Nags Head pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Nags Head 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 Nags Head 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 Nags Head, 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.)
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