Sutton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Sutton is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Sutton's setting on a valley town along the Elk River in central West Virginia supports oak-hickory forest, riverside sycamore, and rhododendron thickets as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.

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

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    41/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    33/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sutton right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Sutton tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sutton will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sutton 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 Sutton?

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

When is pollen season in Sutton?
Sutton's tree pollen season begins with cedar and elm from February before oak peaks during March and April. Grass pollen then peaks through April and May, and mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. Warm, humid conditions favor an early, intense tree pollen season across the region, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Sutton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sutton 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 Sutton 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 Sutton, 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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