Storrs pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Storrs is high; ragweed is high; mugwort is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining, ragweed declining. 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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Storrs sits on rolling farmland in eastern Connecticut, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of sugar maple, oak-hickory forest, and farmland hedgerows, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Seasonal timing here follows the broader regional pattern typical of this part of the country. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.

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

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    31/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    52/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    34/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Storrs right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Storrs tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Storrs will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Storrs 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 Storrs?

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

When is pollen season in Storrs?
In Storrs, pollen season begins with maple and elm starting in March before birch and oak peaks during April and May. Grass follows, peaking through June and July, while mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. A relatively short growing season compresses tree, grass, and weed pollen into a more intense stretch.
How often is the Storrs pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Storrs 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 Storrs 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 Storrs, 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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