Toccoa pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Toccoa is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed increasing, grass at low levels. 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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Toccoa sits on a foothill town beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains in northeastern Georgia, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of loblolly and shortleaf pine forest, oak-hickory woodlots, and mountain laurel thickets, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. This mix of plant life is fairly typical for the wider area around Toccoa. None of this differs sharply from one year to the next barring unusual weather.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    22/100

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

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    37/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Toccoa right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Toccoa are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Toccoa tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Toccoa will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Toccoa this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Toccoa?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Toccoa. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Toccoa?
Toccoa's tree pollen season begins with cedar and elm from February with oak following close behind through March and April. Grass pollen rises through April and May, and a modest late-summer weed pollen tail continues into September. Warm, humid conditions favor an early, intense tree pollen season across the region throughout the year.
How often is the Toccoa pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Toccoa 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 Toccoa 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 Toccoa, 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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