Rochester Hills pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Rochester Hills's Oakland County Michigan setting features oak, maple, and hickory as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the extensively wooded residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridors. The Paint Creek Trail and the Clinton River corridor are particularly significant local sources, while the abundant residential woodland in the older neighborhoods contributes locally higher tree pollen than in more recently developed areas.

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

    7/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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):

    Medium

    30/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Rochester Hills right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Rochester Hills are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Rochester Hills tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Rochester Hills will be different from today, with grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Rochester Hills this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Rochester Hills?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Rochester Hills. ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Rochester Hills?
Rochester Hills's Detroit suburban setting produces a season opening in March with elm and maple before oak peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding Michigan farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The continental Great Lakes climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression, while the Clinton River valley channels airflows throughout.
How often is the Rochester Hills pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Rochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills 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 Rochester Hills, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Rochester Hills.

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