Town of Shelter Island pollen forecast — Silver Beach neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Silver Beach, Town of Shelter Island is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, grass declining, ragweed declining. 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 waterside growth here is largely hazel and willow, both efficient wind-pollen dispersers, close by. A wooded area built around oak and birch, both contributing heavily to the region's spring pollen totals, in the vicinity. Seasonal timing here generally tracks the wider region, give or take a week or so.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    26/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    36/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    23/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Town of Shelter Island right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Town of Shelter Island are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Town of Shelter Island tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Town of Shelter Island will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and grass, ambrosia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Town of Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island?

On 30 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Town of Shelter Island. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Town of Shelter Island?
Along the waterway, hazel and willow release pollen first, getting an early start, typically cresting between February and March. Oak and birch in the nearby woodland follow in mid-to-late spring, typically landing in April and May. Grass pollen counts rise through late spring, reaching their peak around June, before ragweed takes over as the dominant allergen from mid-August through October.
How often is the Town of Shelter Island pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Town of Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island 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 Shelter Island, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Silver Beach, Town of Shelter Island.

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