Waukesha pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Waukesha is medium; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing, grass at medium levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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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 - 9 August
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
7/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
33/100
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 - 10 August
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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):
Medium
29/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
41/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
69/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Waukesha right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Waukesha are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Waukesha tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Waukesha will be different from today, with grass at medium levels and ambrosia, artemisia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Waukesha this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Waukesha?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Waukesha. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Waukesha?
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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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