New Bedford pollen forecast — New Bedford Whaling Museum neighborhood

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

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New Bedford Whaling Museum occupies a museum in the city's historic whaling waterfront district, and its plant life mirrors the rest of New Bedford, so seasonal pollen sources here match the broader regional pattern. Visitors should expect roughly the same seasonal pattern as elsewhere in the city, with only minor local variation.

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

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    49/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    39/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in New Bedford right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in New Bedford tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in New Bedford will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in New Bedford this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in New Bedford?

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

When is pollen season in New Bedford?
New Bedford's regional pollen pattern holds at New Bedford Whaling Museum, with maple and elm first appearing in March before birch and oak takes over and peaks through April and May. Grass follows, peaking through June and July, while ragweed and mugwort keep weed pollen elevated into September. The New England climate compresses tree, grass, and weed pollen into a shorter but intense season, consistent with the wider New Bedford area.
How often is the New Bedford pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in New Bedford 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 New Bedford 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 New Bedford, 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.)

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