Southfield pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Southfield is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Southfield's Detroit suburban setting features oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the tree-lined residential neighborhoods and the more built-up office and commercial corridors. The Rouge River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the dense residential tree canopy makes Southfield one of the more significant local tree pollen locations in the Detroit metropolitan area throughout the season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Southfield right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Southfield are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Southfield tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Southfield will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Southfield this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Southfield?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Southfield. alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Southfield?
Southfield's Detroit metropolitan setting produces a season opening in March with elm and maple before oak peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding Michigan farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The urban heat island effect of the Detroit metropolitan area extends the season slightly at both ends compared to more rural Michigan locations.
How often is the Southfield pollen forecast updated?

The Southfield pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Southfield 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 Southfield 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 Southfield, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Southfield.

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