Oak Park pollen forecast — Cragin neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Cragin, Oak Park is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at low levels, mugwort at medium 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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Cragin — Hazel and willow crowd the water's edge, both classic sources of early allergenic pollen, close by, around 667 meters away. Woods composed largely of oak and birch, a combination tied to sharp spring pollen spikes, a moderate 525 meters from here. Green space with maintained lawn and planted trees, both contributing to grass and ragweed counts, some 316 meters to the edge of the area.

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

    23/100

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

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    31/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    57/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Oak Park right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Oak Park tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Oak Park 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 Oak Park?

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

When is pollen season in Oak Park?
Hazel and willow by the water are typically first out of the gate, hitting its peak before most trees have even budded, around late winter into March. Once hazel fades, oak and birch in the woods carry the season forward, topping out in the April-to-May stretch. Grass pollen takes over next, building to a peak around June, before ragweed takes over as the dominant allergen from mid-August through October.
How often is the Oak Park pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Oak Park 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 Park 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 Park, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Cragin, Oak Park.

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