New York pollen forecast — Brooklyn Botanic Garden neighborhood

On 1 August 2026, overall pollen levels in New York are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

On 2 August 2026, pollen conditions in New York will be different from today, with ambrosia continuing to decline

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

On 1 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in New York. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

Situated a landmark in New York, Brooklyn Botanic Garden shares the area's pollen timeline, beginning with maple and elm in March before birch and oak takes over and peaks through April and May. Grass follows, peaking through June and July, while mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The New England climate compresses tree, grass, and weed pollen into a shorter but intense season, consistent with the wider New York area.

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

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.

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 New York, 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.