Stickney pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Stickney is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at low levels, mugwort at medium levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Stickney lies within the greater Chicago lakefront area, not far from the Chicago River and the Skokie Lagoons. The surrounding landscape is dominated by urban shade trees and scattered oak groves. The Chicago River winds through the wider area, its banks favoring moisture-loving trees such as willow and alder. Local vegetation still varies with soil type and drainage.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
24/100
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
23/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
31/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
59/100
Air quality in Stickney
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Stickney right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Stickney are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Stickney tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Stickney will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Stickney this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Stickney?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Stickney. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Stickney?
How often is the Stickney pollen forecast updated?
The Stickney pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Stickney 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 Stickney 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 Stickney, 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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