Radford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Radford 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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Set on the New River valley in southwest Virginia, Radford's landscape is defined by oak-hickory forest alongside eastern red cedar and riverside sycamore, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

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

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    31/100

  • 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

    37/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    36/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Radford right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Radford tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Radford this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia 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 Radford?

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

When is pollen season in Radford?
The pollen calendar in Radford opens with cedar and elm starting late February before oak takes over and peaks through April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; a late-summer weed pollen tail runs into September. Humid summers in the mid-Atlantic favor a longer weed pollen tail into early autumn, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Radford pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Radford 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 Radford 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 Radford, 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 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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