Staunton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Staunton 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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The vegetation around Staunton, on a valley town in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, is dominated by oak-hickory forest and limestone cedar glades, with pasture grasses adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Counts here rise and fall with the same broad rhythm as other places sharing this setting. Allergy sufferers in Staunton generally plan around this same recurring seasonal rhythm.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    8/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    47/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    46/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Staunton right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Staunton are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Staunton tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Staunton will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Staunton this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Staunton?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Staunton. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Staunton?
Staunton's pollen season opens with cedar and elm from late February then oak builds through April. Grass follows, peaking through May and June, while ragweed and mugwort extend the weed season into September. Relatively mild winters here bring the tree pollen season forward compared to points further north.
How often is the Staunton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Staunton 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 Staunton 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 Staunton, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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