St. Clair Shores pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in St. Clair Shores 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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St. Clair Shores's Macomb County Michigan Lake St. Clair setting features maple, oak, and cottonwood as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener residential lakefront neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial corridors along Jefferson Avenue. The Lake St. Clair shoreline creates distinct onshore-inland pollen gradients, while lake breezes create significantly different pollen conditions between the lakefront and inland areas 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

    2/100

  • 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

    22/100

  • 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 St. Clair Shores right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in St. Clair Shores tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in St. Clair Shores will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in St. Clair Shores this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in St. Clair Shores?

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

When is pollen season in St. Clair Shores?
St. Clair Shores's Lake St. Clair setting in Michigan produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before oak peaks through May. Grass from surrounding Michigan farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The lake proximity moderates temperatures and onshore lake breezes can periodically suppress pollen dispersal throughout this Macomb County lakefront community.
How often is the St. Clair Shores pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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