Wellfleet pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Wellfleet is moderate; grass and ragweed are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) ragweed remains moderate, grass declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass and ragweed will decrease; mugwort will remain stable.
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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) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 48/100 |
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) | Low | 24/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 45/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
For Wellfleet, the waterside growth here is largely hazel and willow, both efficient wind-pollen dispersers, within the local area. Local wind exposure and land use can shift the exact mix slightly from block to block. Actual counts still shift year to year with temperature, rainfall, and prevailing wind. Local readings for the surrounding area tend to follow this same general pattern.
Around Wellfleet, the waterside hazel and willow are consistently first to release pollen each year, building through the tail end of winter into March. Grass pollen counts rise through late spring, reaching their peak around June, before ragweed pollen takes center stage across mid-August into October. Local weather swings can shift these windows slightly, but the overall order tends to hold.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Massachusetts
Is pollen high in Wellfleet right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Wellfleet are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Wellfleet tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Wellfleet will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Wellfleet this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Wellfleet?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Wellfleet. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Wellfleet?
How often is the Wellfleet pollen forecast updated?
The Wellfleet pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Wellfleet 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 Wellfleet 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 Wellfleet, 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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