Indianapolis pollen forecast — Massachusetts Avenue neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis is medium; ragweed is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort remains low, ragweed increasing. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Massachusetts Avenue is a flat Midwest city with urban oak and maple canopy. Tree pollen builds from March through May. Surrounding cornfields and soybean farms contribute grass and weed pollen well into fall.

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

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    38/100

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):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    56/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Indianapolis right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Indianapolis tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Indianapolis will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?

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

When is pollen season in Indianapolis?
Situated a neighborhood in Indianapolis, Massachusetts Avenue shares the area's pollen timeline, beginning with maple and elm in March before oak extends the tree season through April. Grass pollen builds through May and June, and ragweed pollen builds steadily from August into September. Warm, humid summers in this part of the Midwest favor a pronounced late-season ragweed peak.
How often is the Indianapolis pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Massachusetts Avenue, Indianapolis.

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