Rockland pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Rockland is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Rockland's setting on a working harbor town on Penobscot Bay supports red spruce and balsam fir, paper birch, and coastal blueberry barrens as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Rockland. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    51/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    20/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    55/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Rockland right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Rockland are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Rockland tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Rockland will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Rockland this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Rockland?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Rockland. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Rockland?
The pollen calendar in Rockland opens with maple and elm starting March with birch and oak taking the lead through April and May. Grass pollen rises through June and July, and a modest weed pollen tail continues into September. Cold winters give way to a fast, concentrated spring pollen ramp-up across the region throughout the year.
How often is the Rockland pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Rockland 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 Rockland 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 Rockland, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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