Cambridge pollen forecast — East Cambridge neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in East Cambridge, Cambridge is moderate; grass and mugwort are moderate; ragweed is vhigh. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains moderate, mugwort declining, ragweed increasing. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Hazel and willow thrive along the damp bank, both prolific early wind-pollinators; this sits close by. Located in the vicinity, this area has maintained parkland where turf grass and ornamental species add to the grass and ragweed mix. As with most local readings, actual levels can vary somewhat with short-term weather swings.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    44/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    28/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Vhigh

    77/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    67/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cambridge right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Cambridge are very high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Cambridge tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cambridge will be different from today, with grass at moderate levels and ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cambridge this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Cambridge?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Cambridge. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Cambridge?
Hazel and willow by the water are typically first out of the gate, peaking in late winter through March. Grass pollen takes over next, building to a peak around June, and ragweed later takes the lead from mid-August through October. Exact peak dates shift by a few weeks year to year depending on temperature and rainfall.
How often is the Cambridge pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for East Cambridge, Cambridge.

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