Town of Hempstead pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Town of Hempstead is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains medium. 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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The riverbank shelters hazel and willow, two trees whose pollen travels readily on the breeze; this sits a short distance from here. Here, within the neighborhood, oak and birch trees, with birch pollen especially potent during its brief spring window. Grass and ornamental trees within the park boundary contribute modestly to grass and ragweed levels; this sits within easy reach.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
7/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
18/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
49/100
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
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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
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
40/100
Air quality in Town of Hempstead
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Town of Hempstead right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Town of Hempstead are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Town of Hempstead tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Town of Hempstead will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Town of Hempstead 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 Town of Hempstead?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Town of Hempstead. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Town of Hempstead?
How often is the Town of Hempstead pollen forecast updated?
The Town of Hempstead pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Town of Hempstead 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 Town of Hempstead 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 Town of Hempstead, 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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