Shaker Heights pollen forecast — Van Aken District neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Van Aken District, Shaker Heights is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass declining, ragweed declining, mugwort 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) | Moderate | 35/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 7/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 49/100 |
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 | 12/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 25/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The waterway's edge supports hazel and willow, species known for potent, wind-carried pollen, close enough to matter, at 200m. Nearby, roughly 350 meters to the north or south of here, tree cover made up mostly of oak and birch, both significant spring allergen sources. Located close enough to matter, at 50m, this area has a park where mown turf grass and ornamental trees add grass and ragweed pollen.
Water-edge hazel and willow are usually the first allergenic trees active here, hitting its peak before most trees have even budded, around late winter into March. Oak and birch in the woodland come next, through the heart of spring, topping out in the April-to-May stretch. Grass pollen counts rise through late spring, reaching their peak around June, and ragweed later takes the lead from mid-August through October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Ohio
Is pollen high in Shaker Heights right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Shaker Heights are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Shaker Heights tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Shaker Heights will be different from today, with ambrosia, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Shaker Heights. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Shaker Heights?
How often is the Shaker Heights pollen forecast updated?
The Shaker Heights pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights 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 Shaker Heights, 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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