Newark pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Newark is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Newark's Licking County Ohio setting features oak, maple, and sycamore as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential neighborhoods along the Licking River corridor and the more built-up commercial areas along Main Street. The Licking River corridor and the Newark Earthworks grounds provide locally significant green space, while the surrounding central Ohio farmland extends substantial grass pollen throughout this historic city.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    31/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Newark right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Newark are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Newark tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Newark will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Newark this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Newark?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Newark. alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Newark?
Newark's pollen season in California opens with acacia and tree pollen from January in the mild East Bay climate. Oak follows through March and April, with grass peaking through April and May. The San Francisco Bay position means onshore westerly winds frequently disperse pollen, while the East Bay hills and surrounding Tri-Valley landscape contribute substantial grass and tree pollen under offshore conditions. The dry summer largely suppresses mid-season pollen.
How often is the Newark pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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