Sturbridge Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Sturbridge is low; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) increasing, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels, ragweed at moderate levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 October
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | None | 0/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 4/100 |
| Cladosporium | Low | 20/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| 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) | Low | 23/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 22/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 36/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 10/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 37/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of Sturbridge is heavily wooded, with some built-up land. Trees are an important local pollen source, given how much woodland surrounds the area. Undergrowth, clearings and woodland edges add smaller amounts of grass and herb pollen. Much of the pollen in dense woodland is released high in the canopy, where the wind carries it easily.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in mid-spring. Grasses take over in early summer, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. By late fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again. Actual levels on any given day depend on the weather, with dry, breezy days the worst and wet days the mildest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Massachusetts
Is pollen high in Sturbridge right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Sturbridge.
Will pollen levels change in Sturbridge tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Sturbridge will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sturbridge 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 Sturbridge?
On 6 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Sturbridge.
When is pollen season in Sturbridge?
How often is the Sturbridge pollen forecast updated?
The Sturbridge pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sturbridge 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 Sturbridge 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 Sturbridge, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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