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

Today (9 August) pollen in Town of Southold is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, mugwort 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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Woods composed largely of oak and birch, a combination tied to sharp spring pollen spikes, just outside the immediate area. Neighboring areas with similar land cover tend to show a closely matching pollen mix. Year-to-year swings in rainfall and wind can shift this picture somewhat either way. Comparable land cover in surrounding areas tends to produce a similar pollen mix overall.

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):

    Low

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    30/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    39/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    26/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Town of Southold right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Town of Southold are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Town of Southold tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Town of Southold will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels and artemisia continuing to decline

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

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

When is pollen season in Town of Southold?
Woodland oak and birch pick up the pace next, through mid-to-late spring, building to its sharpest point across April and May. Grass pollen climbs toward a June peak, handing off to ragweed, which peaks from mid-August through October. Warmer or wetter years can pull these peaks a week or two earlier or later.
How often is the Town of Southold pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Town of Southold 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 Southold 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 Southold, 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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