Boca Raton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Boca Raton are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Boca Raton will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels, ambrosia at high levels

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

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

Boca Raton's subtropical coastal setting on the Atlantic produces a near year-round pollen season, with oak, palm, and Australian pine contributing through winter and spring. Grass pollen peaks through March and April, with a secondary peak after summer rains. The Atlantic coast position means onshore breezes can periodically disperse pollen, while surrounding Palm Beach County wetlands and coastal grasslands contribute substantial grass and reed pollen.

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

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.

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 Boca Raton, 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.