Buffalo pollen forecast — Niagara Square neighborhood

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Buffalo are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Buffalo will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

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

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Buffalo. ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.

Pollen season at Niagara Square follows Buffalo's regional pattern, opening with maple and elm from March then birch and oak follows, running through April and May. Grass pollen builds through June and July, and mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The New England climate compresses tree, grass, and weed pollen into a shorter but intense season, a pattern felt across this part of Buffalo.

The Buffalo 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 Buffalo, 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.