Schaumburg pollen forecast — Walnut Greens Golf Course neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Walnut Greens Golf Course, Schaumburg is moderate; ragweed is moderate; grass is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) ragweed remains moderate, grass no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 10/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 43/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 29/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The waterside growth here is largely hazel and willow, both efficient wind-pollen dispersers; this sits not far from here. Here, not far from here, a wooded area built around oak and birch, both contributing heavily to the region's spring pollen totals. A stretch of mown parkland where turf and ornamental trees feed local grass and ragweed pollen; this sits in the surrounding area.
Hazel and willow near the water open the pollen calendar early, usually peaking sometime between late winter and the end of March. Oak and birch in the nearby woodland follow in mid-to-late spring, reaching maximum intensity across the April-May window. Moving into early summer, grass pollen climbs to its seasonal high in June, and then ragweed picks up the slack, running from mid-August through October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Illinois
Is pollen high in Schaumburg right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Schaumburg are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Schaumburg tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Schaumburg will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Schaumburg. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Schaumburg?
How often is the Schaumburg pollen forecast updated?
The Schaumburg pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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