Rutland pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Rutland is medium; ragweed is medium; 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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Rutland sits on a valley city between the Green Mountains and the Taconics, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of sugar maple and ash forest, hemlock stands, and dairy-farm hayfields, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.

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

    20/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    17/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    46/100

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

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    8/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    40/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Rutland right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Rutland tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Rutland 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 Rutland?

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

When is pollen season in Rutland?
Rutland's tree pollen season begins with maple and elm from March before birch and oak extends the tree season through April and May. A grass pollen peak follows through June and July; ragweed and mugwort keep weed pollen elevated into September. Cold winters give way to a fast, concentrated spring pollen ramp-up across the region, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Rutland pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Rutland 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 Rutland 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 Rutland, 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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