Peabody pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Peabody is high; ragweed is high; mugwort is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining, ragweed declining. 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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Peabody's Essex County Massachusetts suburban setting features oak, maple, and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential areas along the Ipswich River and the more built-up commercial corridors along Lowell Street. The Ipswich River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the diverse Essex County topography creates modest pollen gradients and the coastal Massachusetts climate provides frequent rainfall interruptions that differentiate this from more inland New England communities throughout.

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

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    56/100

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):

    Low

    11/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    35/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Peabody right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Peabody tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Peabody will be different from today, with artemisia, ambrosia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Peabody this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Peabody?

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

When is pollen season in Peabody?
Peabody's Boston suburban setting in Massachusetts produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before birch and oak peak through May. Grass from surrounding New England farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Ipswich River headwaters setting channels airflows, while the coastal Massachusetts climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout.
How often is the Peabody pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Peabody 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 Peabody 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 Peabody, 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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