Penn Yan pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Penn Yan is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains medium, ragweed remains medium, grass at low levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Penn Yan's setting on the northern tip of Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes supports vineyard rows, sugar maple forest, and lakeside willow as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Penn Yan. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.

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):

    Medium

    31/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    28/100

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):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    41/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Penn Yan right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Penn Yan are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Penn Yan tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Penn Yan will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at medium levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Penn Yan this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Penn Yan?

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

When is pollen season in Penn Yan?
Penn Yan's pollen season opens with maple and elm from March before birch and oak takes over and peaks through April and May. Grass pollen builds through June and July, and a modest weed pollen tail continues into September. The New England climate compresses tree, grass, and weed pollen into a shorter but intense season, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Penn Yan pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Penn Yan 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 Penn Yan 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 Penn Yan, 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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