Presque Isle pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Presque Isle is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass declining, mugwort declining, ragweed declining. 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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The vegetation around Presque Isle, on broad, rolling farmland in Maine's northern Aroostook County, is dominated by potato fields and spruce-fir woodlots, with roadside timothy grass adding further seasonal pollen exposure. This mix of plant life is fairly typical for the wider area around Presque Isle. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.
Today - 30 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
50/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
33/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
19/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Moderate
50/100
Air quality in Presque Isle
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Presque Isle right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Presque Isle are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Presque Isle tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Presque Isle will be different from today, with grass, ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Presque Isle this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Presque Isle?
On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Presque Isle. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Presque Isle?
How often is the Presque Isle pollen forecast updated?
The Presque Isle pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle, 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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