Orland Park pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Orland Park 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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Orland Park's Cook County Illinois suburban setting features oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the numerous greener residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridors along 159th Street. The Tinley Creek corridor provides locally significant green space, while the Orland Park Forest Preserve district creates distinct pollen gradients between the forested preserve areas and the more developed commercial strips and the flat Midwest landscape allows wide dispersal.

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):

    Low

    20/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    52/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    57/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Orland Park right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Orland Park are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Orland Park tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Orland 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 Orland Park?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Orland Park. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Orland Park?
Orland Park'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 Tinley Creek corridor channels airflows, while the flat Midwest landscape allows pollen to disperse widely and the Lake Michigan proximity provides occasional temperature moderation throughout.
How often is the Orland Park pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Orland 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 Orland 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 Orland 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.)

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