Waukesha pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Waukesha is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Waukesha's Pewaukee Lake and Fox River setting features oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener residential areas near the numerous lakes and the more built-up commercial corridors along Highway 164. The Fox River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the numerous glacial lakes create distinct microhabitats and temperature-modifying effects that influence local pollen dispersal.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    42/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Waukesha right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Waukesha are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Waukesha tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Waukesha will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Waukesha this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Waukesha?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Waukesha. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Waukesha?
Waukesha's Milwaukee suburban setting in Wisconsin produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before birch and oak peak through May. Grass from surrounding Wisconsin farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Fox River valley channels airflows, while the continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout.
How often is the Waukesha pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Waukesha.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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