Chicopee pollen forecast — Chicopee Center neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Chicopee Center, Chicopee is low; grass and ragweed are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass increasing, ragweed increasing, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 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 | 5/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 17/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 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 | 32/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 14/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 45/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The water's edge is thick with hazel and willow, whose pollen spreads readily in early spring, close by. A canopy of oak and birch, birch chief among them for allergenic potency here, within the neighborhood's edge. Here, within the local area, the park's turf and planted trees form a small but steady source of grass and ragweed pollen.
Hazel and willow near the water open the pollen calendar early, building through the tail end of winter into March. Once hazel fades, oak and birch in the woods carry the season forward, peaking in the heart of spring, generally April into May. As spring turns to summer, grass pollen rises toward its June high, and ragweed later takes the lead from mid-August through October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Massachusetts
Is pollen high in Chicopee right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Chicopee are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Chicopee tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Chicopee will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and grass, ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Chicopee this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Chicopee?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Chicopee. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Chicopee?
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.
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/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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