Low Pollen in Cambridge, MA

About pollen in Cambridge

Grass pollen is the only real presence in Cambridge today, and it remains at a low level, so most people should get through the day without much irritation. Tree pollen is quiet right now, which is typical for midsummer, so anyone sensitive to grass is likely to notice only mild effects, if any. Looking ahead, grass pollen should stay in the low range through the next several days, holding steady rather than climbing toward anything more troublesome. Tree pollen from species like oak, ginkgo, and liquidambar is well past its spring peak and isn't expected to factor in for now. Overall, this is a fairly calm stretch for allergy sufferers in the area, with grass remaining the main thing to keep in mind as summer continues.

What to do today

• It's a good day for outdoor activities since pollen levels are low.
• Do you know which plants cause your pollen allergy? Check out the pollen data to be prepared.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Cambridge, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

Top tree-pollen sources

The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Cambridge. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Cambridge: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Hedge maple

Acer campestre

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Japanese Flowering cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus x acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Swamp White oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Northern Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Cambridge, MA today?

Cambridge, MA is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Cambridge, MA right now?

Grass pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Cambridge, MA?

The main sources right now are Ginkgo, Oak, Hamamelis, Liquidambar, and Larix.