Townsend pollen forecast — Old City neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Old City, Townsend is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Hazel and willow grow along the bank, contributing some of the season's earliest allergenic pollen, just outside the immediate area. Seasonal timing here generally tracks the wider region, give or take a week or so. Surrounding neighborhoods with similar tree cover typically see a closely comparable pollen mix. As with most local readings, actual levels can vary somewhat with short-term weather swings.

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

    34/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    44/100

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):

    Moderate

    32/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    41/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Townsend right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Townsend tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Townsend will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels, ambrosia at moderate levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Townsend this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass and ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Townsend?

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

When is pollen season in Townsend?
The bank's hazel and willow kick off the pollen season ahead of the rest, usually peaking sometime between late winter and the end of March. Grass pollen builds through late spring and peaks in June, then yields to ragweed, the dominant late-summer and fall allergen through October. Regional pollen monitoring generally reflects this same pattern across nearby areas.
How often is the Townsend pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Townsend 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 Townsend 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 Townsend, 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 Old City, Townsend.

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