Parkersburg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Parkersburg is medium; grass is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. 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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Parkersburg's Ohio River West Virginia setting features oak, maple, and sycamore as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential hillside areas above the Ohio River and the more built-up river valley commercial and industrial corridors. The Ohio River and Little Kanawha River confluence creates a distinctive riparian pollen environment, while the hillside-to-river elevation gradient produces distinct pollen exposure differences across the city.

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):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    6/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 Parkersburg right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Parkersburg are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Parkersburg tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Parkersburg will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Parkersburg. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg's Ohio River setting in West Virginia produces a season opening in late February with cedar and elm before oak peaks through April. Grass from surrounding West Virginia and Ohio farmland peaks through May and June before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Ohio River valley channels airflows, while the warm Appalachian climate advances the season compared to more northern cities.
How often is the Parkersburg pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg, 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.)

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