Seattle pollen forecast — Seward Park neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Seward Park, Seattle is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass remains low, mugwort remains low, ragweed declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will increase; grass and ragweed will decrease.
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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 | 24/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 6/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 52/100 |
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) | Low | 19/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 47/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Seattle Seward Park features Douglas fir, bigleaf maple, and alder as the main pollen sources across this forested Lake Washington peninsula in southeast Seattle. The lake surrounds the park on three sides and moderates local temperatures, while alder peaks strongly through March and April, grass peaks through June and July, and mugwort extends into September throughout this remarkable Seattle old-growth forest lake peninsula.
Seattle Seward Park occupies a forested peninsula jutting into Lake Washington in southeast Seattle, where Douglas fir, bigleaf maple, and alder are the main pollen sources across this forested lake peninsula. Lake Washington surrounds the park on three sides and moderates local temperatures, while alder peaks strongly through March and April, grass peaks through June and July, and mugwort extends into September throughout this remarkable Seattle old-growth Douglas fir lake peninsula.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Washington
Is pollen high in Seattle right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Seattle are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Seattle tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Seattle will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Seattle this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Seattle?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Seattle. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Seattle?
How often is the Seattle pollen forecast updated?
The Seattle pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle, 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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