Salt Lake City pollen forecast — Natural History Museum of Utah neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City 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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As a museum set into the foothills above the university campus, Natural History Museum of Utah draws on the same plant life found across Salt Lake City, keeping its pollen sources in step with the wider area. Exposure here depends mainly on how much tree and lawn cover surrounds the immediate site.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
17/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
5/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
36/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
23/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
10/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
42/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Salt Lake City right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Salt Lake City are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Salt Lake City tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Salt Lake City will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Salt Lake City this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Salt Lake City?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Salt Lake City. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Salt Lake City?
How often is the Salt Lake City pollen forecast updated?
The Salt Lake City pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, 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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