Boston pollen forecast — Jamaica Plain neighborhood

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Boston.

On 12 July 2026, pollen conditions in Boston will be different from today, with grass at low levels

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

On 11 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Boston.

Jamaica Plain, a neighborhood in Boston, opens its pollen season with maple and elm from March before birch and oak takes over and peaks through April and May. Grass pollen rises through June and July, and ragweed and mugwort keep weed pollen elevated into September. A relatively short growing season compresses tree, grass, and weed pollen into a more intense stretch throughout the year.

The Boston 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 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.

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