Plimoth Patuxent pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Plimoth Patuxent is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains moderate, ragweed remains high, mugwort 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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Plimoth Patuxent Living History Museum is a coastal Massachusetts with oak, sassafras, and salt marsh at Plymouth's historic site. Tree pollen builds in May. The recreated Wampanoag homesite sits in a pollen-rich oak forest during peak spring season.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    44/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    35/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    19/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    59/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Plimoth Patuxent right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Plimoth Patuxent are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Plimoth Patuxent tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Plimoth Patuxent will be different from today, with grass at moderate levels, ambrosia at high levels and artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Plimoth Patuxent 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 Plimoth Patuxent?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Plimoth Patuxent. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Plimoth Patuxent?
Plimoth Patuxent Living History Museum, a landmark in Plimoth Patuxent, opens its pollen season with maple and elm from March then birch and oak builds through April and May. Grass pollen then peaks through June and July, and ragweed and mugwort keep weed pollen elevated into September. A relatively short growing season compresses tree, grass, and weed pollen into a more intense stretch.
How often is the Plimoth Patuxent pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Plimoth Patuxent 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 Plimoth Patuxent 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 Plimoth Patuxent, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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