New Brunswick pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in New Brunswick is medium; grass is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass 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 Brunswick's Raritan River New Jersey setting features oak, tulip poplar, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the Rutgers University campus woodland and the more built-up downtown commercial and medical corridor along George Street. The Raritan River corridor and Rutgers University Cook Campus are particularly significant local sources, while the university arboretum and extensive campus green spaces create distinct pollen gradients between the campus and the urban downtown core.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    47/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in New Brunswick right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in New Brunswick are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in New Brunswick tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in New Brunswick will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in New Brunswick this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in New Brunswick?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in New Brunswick. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress, oak, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick's central New Jersey setting on the Raritan River produces a season opening in late February with cedar and elm before oak peaks through April. Grass from surrounding New Jersey farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Raritan River valley channels airflows, while the moderate mid-Atlantic climate advances the season compared to more northern New Jersey cities throughout.
How often is the New Brunswick pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in New Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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