Waycross pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Waycross is low; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort increasing, ragweed increasing. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Waycross's setting on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp supports longleaf pine flatwoods, cypress-tupelo swamp, and wiregrass understory as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Counts here rise and fall with the same broad rhythm as other places sharing this setting. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    9/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    37/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Waycross right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Waycross are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Waycross tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Waycross will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia, artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Waycross this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Waycross?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Waycross. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Waycross?
Waycross sees its pollen season open with cedar and elm from February then oak builds through March and April. Grass pollen then peaks through April and May, and mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. Warm, humid conditions favor an early, intense tree pollen season across the region throughout the year.
How often is the Waycross pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Waycross 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 Waycross 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 Waycross, 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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