New York pollen forecast — Whitney Museum of American Art neighborhood

On 22 August 2026, overall pollen levels in New York are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

On 23 August 2026, pollen conditions in New York will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and grass, ambrosia increasing

According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

On 22 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in New York. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.

Whitney Museum of American Art follows New York's established pollen calendar, beginning with maple and elm from March before birch and oak extends the tree season through April and May. Grass follows, peaking through June and July, while mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. A relatively short growing season compresses tree, grass, and weed pollen into a more intense stretch, 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.