Tunkhannock Township pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Tunkhannock Township is high; grass and ragweed are high; mugwort is moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains high, mugwort 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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Located in the surrounding area, this area has the waterside growth here is largely hazel and willow, both efficient wind-pollen dispersers. Located close to home here, this area has woods composed largely of oak and birch, a combination tied to sharp spring pollen spikes. 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):

    High

    69/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    34/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    61/100

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):

    High

    52/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    17/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    44/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Tunkhannock Township right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Tunkhannock Township are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Tunkhannock Township tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Tunkhannock Township will be different from today, with grass at high levels and ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Tunkhannock Township 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 Tunkhannock Township?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Tunkhannock Township. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Tunkhannock Township?
The bank's hazel and willow kick off the pollen season ahead of the rest, arriving ahead of the rest of the season, cresting around late winter. Oak and birch in the woods pick up where the earlier species leave off, cresting around April and May in the year's sharpest tree-pollen spike. Grass pollen takes over next, building to a peak around June, and then ragweed picks up the slack, running from mid-August through October.
How often is the Tunkhannock Township pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Tunkhannock Township 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 Tunkhannock Township 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 Tunkhannock Township, 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 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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