Holyoke pollen forecast — Ingleside neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Ingleside, Holyoke 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 | 20/100 |
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 | 33/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 48/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Nearby, within easy reach, the riverbank shelters hazel and willow, two trees whose pollen travels readily on the breeze. Birch and oak share the canopy here, birch pollen in particular known to travel far on the wind, close to this spot. Seasonal timing here generally tracks the wider region, give or take a week or so.
Hazel and willow near the water open the pollen calendar early, getting an early start, typically cresting between February and March. By mid-spring, oak and birch in the woods take over, cresting around April and May in the year's sharpest tree-pollen spike. Grass pollen rises through late spring toward a June high point, then gives way to ragweed, which drives the season's second major surge from mid-August into October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Massachusetts
Is pollen high in Holyoke right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Holyoke are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Holyoke tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Holyoke will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and grass, ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Holyoke this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Holyoke?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Holyoke. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. artemisia 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.
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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