Tinley Park pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Tinley Park is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Tinley Park's Cook and Will County Illinois Chicago suburban setting features oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener residential areas along Tinley Creek and the more built-up commercial corridors along 159th Street. The Tinley Creek Forest Preserve provides particularly significant local tree pollen, while the flat Midwest landscape allows pollen to disperse widely and the Forest Preserve district creates distinct forested-urban pollen gradients throughout.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    30/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Tinley Park right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Tinley Park are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Tinley Park tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Tinley Park will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Tinley Park this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Tinley Park?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Tinley Park. alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Tinley Park?
Tinley Park's Chicago suburban setting produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before oak peaks through May. Grass from surrounding Illinois farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Tinley Creek corridor channels airflows, while the flat Midwest landscape allows pollen to disperse widely and the continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout.
How often is the Tinley Park pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park 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 Tinley Park, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Tinley Park.

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