Holyoke pollen forecast — Highlands neighborhood
Today (30 August) pollen in Highlands, Holyoke is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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The riverbank shelters hazel and willow, two trees whose pollen travels readily on the breeze; this sits in the vicinity. Nearby, within the neighborhood's edge, forest where oak and birch make up much of the canopy, driving spring pollen counts. Located within easy reach, this area has a park where mown turf grass and ornamental trees add grass and ragweed pollen.
Today - 30 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
40/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
9/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
70/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
46/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
14/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
70/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Holyoke right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Holyoke are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Holyoke tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Holyoke will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Holyoke this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Holyoke?
On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Holyoke. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Holyoke?
How often is the Holyoke pollen forecast updated?
The Holyoke pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Holyoke 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 Holyoke 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 Holyoke, 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.)
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