Parma pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Parma is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Parma's Lake Erie suburban setting features oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the leafy residential neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial corridors along Ridge Road. The Big Creek and Rocky River corridors are particularly significant local sources, while the lake proximity creates temperature gradients that can locally modify pollen dispersal patterns throughout the season.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    32/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    27/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    44/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    37/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Parma right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Parma are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Parma tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Parma will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at moderate levels, grass at moderate levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Parma this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Parma?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Parma. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Parma?
Parma's pollen season opens in March with elm and maple before oak peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding Northeast Ohio farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Lake Erie proximity moderates the local climate, while the continental setting produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout the season.
How often is the Parma pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Parma 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 Parma 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 Parma, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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