Raleigh pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Raleigh is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Raleigh's Piedmont urban forest, anchored by Pullen Park and the Neuse River corridor, features oak, pine, and sweet gum as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding North Carolina Piedmont woodland and farmland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, with the humid subtropical setting supporting an extended and often intense pollen season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    19/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    7/100

Air quality in Raleigh

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Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Raleigh

Boylan Heights Cameron Village Dix Park Five Points Raleigh Glenwood South Moore Square Mordecai North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences North Carolina State Capitol Oakwood Pullen Park Warehouse District Raleigh

Sports venues in Raleigh

Athens Drive HS's Soccer Field Enloe High School's Soccer Field Leesville Road HS's Soccer Field Millbrook HS's Soccer Field Pinehurst Resort – No. 2 Course Wakefield HS's Soccer Field

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Raleigh right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Raleigh are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Raleigh tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Raleigh will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Raleigh this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Raleigh?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Raleigh. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress, oak, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Raleigh?
Raleigh's pollen season opens with oak and pine from late February, producing intense tree pollen through March and April. Grass pollen follows through May and June, with ragweed extending the season into October. The humid subtropical setting and abundant Piedmont woodland support an extended pollen season, while surrounding North Carolina farmland contributes additional grass pollen under prevailing southwesterly winds.
How often is the Raleigh pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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