Boston pollen forecast — City Point neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (12 September) pollen in City Point, Boston is low; grass and ragweed are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (13 September 2026) grass increasing, ragweed increasing, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will increase; grass and ragweed will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 12 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) | Low | 12/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 22/100 |
Tomorrow - 13 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 | 34/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 54/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Here, a short distance from here, grass and ornamental trees within the park boundary contribute modestly to grass and ragweed levels. Local microclimate and soil conditions can push these figures slightly higher or lower. The broader area tends to mirror this pattern, with only minor local variation. Seasonal timing here generally tracks the wider region, give or take a week or so.
Through late spring, grass pollen climbs steadily toward its June peak, and then ragweed picks up the slack, running from mid-August through October. The overall order of species tends to hold steady, even as exact dates shift slightly each year. Regional pollen monitoring generally reflects this same pattern across nearby areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Massachusetts
Is pollen high in Boston right now?
On 12 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Boston are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Boston tomorrow?
On 13 September 2026, pollen conditions in Boston will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and ambrosia, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Boston 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 Boston?
On 12 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Boston. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Boston?
How often is the Boston pollen forecast updated?
The Boston pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston, 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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