Port Townsend pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Port Townsend is medium; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, 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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Port Townsend's setting on a historic Victorian seaport town on the Olympic Peninsula supports Douglas fir forest, coastal dune grasses, and madrone groves as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Seasonal timing here follows the broader regional pattern typical of this part of the country. Allergy sufferers in Port Townsend generally plan around this same recurring seasonal rhythm.

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

    12/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    29/100

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

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    43/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Port Townsend right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Port Townsend tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend?

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

When is pollen season in Port Townsend?
The pollen calendar in Port Townsend opens with alder and birch starting February then maple builds through March and April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; dock and mugwort keep weed pollen elevated into September. The mild, wet Pacific Northwest climate and frequent spring rain periodically wash pollen from the air.
How often is the Port Townsend pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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