Oak Lawn pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Oak Lawn's Cook County Illinois Chicago suburban setting features oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited greener residential areas along Stony Creek and the more built-up commercial and industrial corridors along 95th Street. Stony Creek provides locally significant green space, while the flat, densely developed suburban landscape means limited local vegetation variation and the Lake Michigan proximity provides occasional temperature moderation throughout.

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):

    Low

    14/100

  • 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

    9/100

  • 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 Oak Lawn right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Oak Lawn are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Oak Lawn tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Oak Lawn will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Oak Lawn this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Oak Lawn?

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

When is pollen season in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn's Chicago suburban setting produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before oak peaks through May. Grass from surrounding Illinois farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Stony Creek corridor channels airflows, while the flat Midwest landscape allows pollen to disperse widely and the Lake Michigan proximity provides occasional temperature moderation.
How often is the Oak Lawn pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Oak Lawn.

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