Waukegan pollen forecast — Waukegan HS's Football Field neighborhood
Today (16 July) pollen in Waukegan HS's Football Field, Waukegan is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Waukegan HS's Football Field sits in the Waukegan urban landscape of Lake County, Illinois, near Lake Michigan, with oak, maple, and elm as the main surrounding tree pollen sources. Lake Michigan onshore breezes can frequently disperse pollen, while surrounding Lake County suburban and urban vegetation contributes substantial grass and tree pollen and mugwort extends into September throughout this Lake Michigan shore urban school.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
15/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
24/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Waukegan right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Waukegan are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Waukegan tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Waukegan will be similar to today, with grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Waukegan this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Waukegan?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Waukegan. willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Waukegan?
How often is the Waukegan pollen forecast updated?
The Waukegan pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Waukegan 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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Waukegan HS's Football Field, Waukegan.
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