New Bedford pollen forecast — Whaling City Golf Course neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Whaling City Golf Course, New Bedford is moderate; grass is moderate; mugwort and ragweed are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will increase; grass 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) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 1/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 22/100 |
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 | 39/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 24/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
For Whaling City Golf Course, here, nearby, hazel and willow thrive along the damp bank, both prolific early wind-pollinators. Located within the neighborhood's edge, this area has oak and birch trees, with birch pollen especially potent during its brief spring window. The broader area tends to mirror this pattern, with only minor local variation.
In Whaling City Golf Course, hazel and willow along the water get the season underway before other species, climbing steadily from late winter into March. By late spring, grass pollen is climbing steadily toward a June high point, then yields to ragweed, the dominant late-summer and fall allergen through October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Massachusetts
Is pollen high in New Bedford right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in New Bedford are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in New Bedford tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in New Bedford will be similar to today, with grass at moderate levels, ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in New Bedford this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in New Bedford?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in New Bedford. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in New Bedford?
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.
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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