Waterville pollen forecast — Waterville Commercial Historic District neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (2 September) pollen in Waterville Commercial Historic District, Waterville is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (3 September 2026) mugwort remains low, grass declining, ragweed declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase; cypress will remain stable.
Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset. Airmine's estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily. Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 2 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 25/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 69/100 |
Tomorrow - 3 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 49/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Located some 200-300 meters out, this area has the waterway's edge supports hazel and willow, species known for potent, wind-carried pollen. Nearby, positioned about 400m from the neighborhood, tree cover made up mostly of oak and birch, both significant spring allergen sources. This area, a short 150 meters out, has the park's turf and planted trees form a small but steady source of grass and ragweed pollen.
The waterside hazel and willow are consistently first to release pollen each year, getting an early start, typically cresting between February and March. The area's oak and birch trees pollinate through mid-to-late spring, typically the year's sharpest tree-pollen spell, centered on April and May. Grass pollen builds through late spring and peaks in June, and then ragweed picks up the slack, running from mid-August through October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Ohio
Is pollen high in Waterville right now?
On 2 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Waterville are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Waterville tomorrow?
On 3 September 2026, pollen conditions in Waterville will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and grass, ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Waterville 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 Waterville?
On 2 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Waterville. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Waterville?
How often is the Waterville pollen forecast updated?
The Waterville pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Waterville 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 Waterville 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 Waterville, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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