Pawtucket pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Pawtucket 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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Pawtucket's Rhode Island Providence River setting features oak, maple, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited green residential areas and the more built-up industrial and commercial corridors. The Blackstone River corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the urban Rhode Island setting means much pollen is carried in from surrounding greener areas under prevailing southwesterly winds throughout.

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

    32/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    13/100

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

    2/100

  • 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 Pawtucket right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Pawtucket tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pawtucket this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Pawtucket?

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

When is pollen season in Pawtucket?
Pawtucket's Rhode Island setting produces a season opening in March with elm and maple before birch and oak peak through May. Grass from surrounding New England land peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Providence River corridor channels airflows, while the coastal New England climate means the season is slightly later than in more southern New England cities.
How often is the Pawtucket pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket, 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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