Chicopee pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Chicopee is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains medium. 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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Chicopee's Pioneer Valley Massachusetts Connecticut River setting features oak, maple, and white pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Chicopee River corridor and the more built-up commercial and industrial corridors along Memorial Drive. The Connecticut River corridor and the Chicopee River corridor provide locally significant green space, while the Pioneer Valley setting means higher temperatures than in coastal New England cities, contributing to a slightly longer season and more intense summer grass exposure.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    39/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    29/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Chicopee right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Chicopee are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Chicopee tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Chicopee will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Chicopee this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Chicopee?

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

When is pollen season in Chicopee?
Chicopee's Pioneer Valley Massachusetts setting produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before birch and oak peak through May. Grass from surrounding New England farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Connecticut River valley channels airflows, while the Pioneer Valley setting means higher temperatures than in coastal New England cities and a slightly longer season.
How often is the Chicopee pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Chicopee 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 Chicopee 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 Chicopee, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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