Salisbury pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Salisbury's Delmarva Peninsula setting features oak, pine, and sweetgum as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial corridors. The Wicomico River corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the flat coastal plain allows pollen to disperse widely and surrounding farmland extends grass and crop pollen across the city.

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):

    Medium

    42/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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

    24/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Salisbury right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Salisbury tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Salisbury will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Salisbury this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Salisbury?

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

When is pollen season in Salisbury?
Salisbury's pollen season opens in late January with cedar and elm before oak peaks through March and April. Grass from surrounding Maryland Eastern Shore farmland peaks through May and June before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Wicomico River valley channels airflows, while the flat Delmarva Peninsula landscape allows pollen to disperse widely under prevailing winds.
How often is the Salisbury pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Salisbury 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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Salisbury.

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