Syracuse pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Syracuse is medium; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains medium, grass at low levels. 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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Syracuse's parks, including Onondaga Lake Park and the Onondaga Creek corridor, feature oak, birch, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding New York farmland and woodland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the lake-effect climate means frequent cloud cover and precipitation provide regular interruptions to exposure.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    8/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    32/100

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

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    19/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    46/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Syracuse right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Syracuse tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Syracuse will be different from today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Syracuse 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 Syracuse?

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

When is pollen season in Syracuse?
Syracuse's pollen season opens with maple and elm from late February, followed by oak and birch through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July, with ragweed contributing into September. The lake-effect climate means more frequent cloud cover and precipitation than in drier US cities, providing regular interruptions to exposure, while surrounding New York farmland and woodland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen.
How often is the Syracuse pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse, 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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