Newburyport pollen forecast — Joppa neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Joppa, Newburyport is low; grass and ragweed are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass remains low, ragweed remains low, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease.
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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 | 2/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 4/100 |
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) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 20/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The water's edge is thick with hazel and willow, whose pollen spreads readily in early spring, just around the area. This area, close to this spot, has forest where oak and birch make up much of the canopy, driving spring pollen counts. A park combining lawn grass and planted trees, both minor but real contributors to pollen here; this sits close by.
Along the waterway, hazel and willow release pollen first, climbing steadily from late winter into March. The woodland's oak and birch trees become the main pollen source by mid-spring, topping out in the April-to-May stretch. Late spring sees grass pollen build steadily toward a peak in June, followed by ragweed's own peak stretch from mid-August into October.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Massachusetts
Is pollen high in Newburyport right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Newburyport are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Newburyport tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Newburyport will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Newburyport 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 Newburyport?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Newburyport. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Newburyport?
How often is the Newburyport pollen forecast updated?
The Newburyport pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Newburyport 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 Newburyport 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 Newburyport, 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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