Peabody pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Peabody is moderate; ragweed is moderate; grass and mugwort are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) mugwort remains low, grass increasing, ragweed increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, 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) | Low | 20/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 1/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 36/100 |
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 | 35/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 16/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 51/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Massachusetts
Is pollen high in Peabody right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Peabody are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Peabody tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Peabody will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and ambrosia, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Peabody this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Peabody?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Peabody. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Peabody?
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.
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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