Oakwood Hills pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Oakwood Hills is low; mugwort and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing, grass 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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Oakwood Hills lies along the upper Fox River valley, not far from the Fox River and Brunner Family Forest Preserve. The surrounding landscape is dominated by oak savanna and restored tallgrass prairie. The Fox River winds through the wider area, its banks favoring moisture-loving trees such as willow and alder.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
17/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
19/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
32/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
57/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
60/100
Air quality in Oakwood Hills
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Oakwood Hills right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Oakwood Hills are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Oakwood Hills tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Oakwood Hills will be different from today, with grass at medium levels and artemisia, ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Oakwood Hills this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Oakwood Hills?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Oakwood Hills. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Oakwood Hills?
How often is the Oakwood Hills pollen forecast updated?
The Oakwood Hills pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills, 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.)
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