Nashville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Nashville is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. 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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Nashville's basin urban green network, anchored by Centennial Park and the Cumberland River corridor, features oak, maple, and cedar as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Tennessee farmland and woodland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the basin setting surrounded by hills channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the city.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    8/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    40/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Nashville right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Nashville are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Nashville tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Nashville will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Nashville 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 Nashville?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Nashville. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Nashville?
Nashville's pollen season opens with cedar and elm from late January, followed by oak and maple through March and April. Grass pollen peaks through May and June, with ragweed extending the season into October. The basin setting surrounded by hills channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the city, while surrounding Tennessee farmland and woodland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen under prevailing southwesterly winds.
How often is the Nashville pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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