Richmond pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Richmond are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Richmond will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels

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

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Richmond. cypress are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.

Richmond's pollen season opens with maple and cedar from late February, followed by oak and pine through March and April. Grass pollen peaks through May and June, with ragweed extending the season into October. The James River valley setting channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the city, while surrounding Virginia Piedmont woodland and farmland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen under prevailing southwesterly winds.

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

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.

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 Richmond, 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.