Waupaca pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (2 September) pollen in Waupaca is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (3 September 2026) grass remains moderate, ragweed increasing, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will increase; grass and ragweed will decrease; 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 | 30/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 50/100 |
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) | Moderate | 42/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 8/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 63/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Waupaca's setting on a lake-country town amid Wisconsin's Chain O'Lakes supports oak-pine forest, lakeside cattails, and dairy-farm hayfields as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.
The pollen calendar in Waupaca opens with maple and elm starting March before oak extends the tree season through April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; a late-summer ragweed peak runs into September. A humid continental climate drives a sharp spring tree peak and an equally distinct late-summer ragweed run, a defining feature of the local season.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Wisconsin
Is pollen high in Waupaca right now?
On 2 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Waupaca are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Waupaca tomorrow?
On 3 September 2026, pollen conditions in Waupaca will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Waupaca this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Waupaca?
On 2 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Waupaca. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Waupaca?
How often is the Waupaca pollen forecast updated?
The Waupaca pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Waupaca 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 Waupaca 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 Waupaca, 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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