Somerville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Somerville is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Somerville's parks, including Assembly Square and the Mystic River corridor, feature oak, birch, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the densely built city centre. As part of the greater Boston metropolitan area, local sources dominate, though surrounding Massachusetts woodland and farmland contribute additional grass and tree pollen under prevailing westerly winds.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Somerville right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Somerville are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Somerville tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Somerville will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Somerville this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Somerville?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Somerville. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Somerville?
Somerville's pollen season opens with maple and birch from late February, followed by oak through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July, with ragweed contributing into September. As part of the greater Boston metropolitan area, the season is well-defined and intense, while the Mystic River corridor and surrounding Massachusetts woodland and farmland contribute additional tree and grass pollen under prevailing westerly winds.
How often is the Somerville pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Somerville 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 Somerville 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 Somerville, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:00 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Somerville.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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