Hoboken pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Hoboken is medium; grass is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Hoboken's waterfront setting on the Hudson River features limited urban vegetation, with street trees including oak and maple as the main pollen sources in parks such as Church Square Park. Exposure is largely determined by pollen carried in from surrounding New Jersey woodland and the broader New York metropolitan area, with the Hudson River waterfront position meaning onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen across the city.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    35/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    19/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hoboken right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Hoboken are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Hoboken tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Hoboken will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hoboken this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Hoboken?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Hoboken. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. oak, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Hoboken?
Hoboken's pollen season opens with maple and birch from late February, followed by oak and cherry through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July, with ragweed extending the season into September. As part of the greater New York metropolitan area, the season is well-defined and intense, while the Hudson River waterfront position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, and surrounding New Jersey woodland contributes additional grass and tree pollen.
How often is the Hoboken pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hoboken 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 Hoboken 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 Hoboken, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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