Palatine pollen forecast — Palatine HS's Football Field neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in Palatine HS's Football Field, Palatine 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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Palatine HS's Football Field is set in the Palatine suburban landscape of Cook County in the northwest Chicago suburbs, with oak, maple, and elm as the main surrounding tree pollen sources. Surrounding Cook County suburban woodland and Illinois farmland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the flat Midwest landscape allows pollen to disperse widely and mugwort extends into September throughout this northwest Chicago suburban school.

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

    17/100

  • 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

    18/100

  • 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 Palatine right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Palatine tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Palatine 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 Palatine?

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

When is pollen season in Palatine?
Palatine HS's Football Field tracks Palatine's broader pollen pattern, with maple and elm appearing from March before oak extends the tree season through April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; a late-summer ragweed peak runs into September. A humid continental climate drives a sharp spring tree peak and an equally distinct late-summer ragweed run, a pattern felt across this part of Palatine.
How often is the Palatine pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine, 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 Palatine HS's Football Field, Palatine.

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