Town of Penfield pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Town of Penfield is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains medium, 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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This area, just outside the immediate area, has moisture-loving hazel and willow dominate the bank, both quick to release pollen on the wind. This area, within easy reach, has a wooded stretch of oak and birch, with birch responsible for some of the sharpest spring counts. Here, within easy reach, a stretch of mown parkland where turf and ornamental trees feed local grass and ragweed pollen.

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):

    Medium

    32/100

  • 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

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    44/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    45/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Town of Penfield right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Town of Penfield tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Town of Penfield 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 Town of Penfield?

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

When is pollen season in Town of Penfield?
Along the waterway, hazel and willow release pollen first, leading off the pollen calendar, with a peak generally falling in late winter. By mid-spring, oak and birch in the woods take over, peaking in the heart of spring, generally April into May. Grass pollen becomes the dominant allergen through late spring, peaking in June, with ragweed then rising to the fore from mid-August through October.
How often is the Town of Penfield pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Town of Penfield 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 Penfield 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 Penfield, 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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