Silver Spring pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Silver Spring 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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Silver Spring's suburban setting in Montgomery County features oak, maple, and pine as the main tree pollen sources in parks and along residential streets, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up areas. Surrounding Maryland woodland and the Rock Creek corridor contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the proximity to Washington DC connects Silver Spring to the broader Potomac valley pollen landscape.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
5/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
9/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
41/100
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
6/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
11/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
44/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Silver Spring right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Silver Spring are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Silver Spring tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Silver Spring will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Silver Spring. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Silver Spring?
How often is the Silver Spring pollen forecast updated?
The Silver Spring pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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