Ocean City pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Ocean City is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Ocean City's setting on a barrier island resort strip on the Maryland coast supports dune grass, coastal shrub thicket, and salt marsh on the bay side as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. Residents who spend time outdoors around Ocean City typically notice the shift as each season turns over.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
18/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
2/100
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
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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):
Low
3/100
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Ocean City
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Ocean City right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Ocean City are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Ocean City tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Ocean City will be different from today, with grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ocean City this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ocean City?
On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Ocean City. grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, cypress, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Ocean City?
How often is the Ocean City pollen forecast updated?
The Ocean City pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ocean City 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 Ocean City 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 Ocean City, 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 Ocean City.
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