Town of Amherst pollen forecast — Campbell Meadows neighborhood

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Town of Amherst are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Town of Amherst will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and grass, ambrosia increasing

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass and ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

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

Near the bank, hazel and willow lead the seasonal calendar, peaking in late winter through March. By mid-spring, oak and birch in the woods take over, climbing steadily through spring to a peak in April or May. By late spring, grass pollen is climbing steadily toward a June high point, then gives way to ragweed, which drives the season's second major surge from mid-August into October.

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

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.

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 Town of Amherst, 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.