Moderate Pollen in Newton, MA

About pollen in Newton

Grass pollen is the main driver in Newton today, sitting at a moderate level while overall pollen also registers as moderate. Tree pollen has eased to low, which fits the late-June timing—the spring surge from local species like Maple, Oak, Ash, Honeylocust, and Zelkova is well past its peak. Looking ahead, grass should hold steady at moderate for the next few days before dipping slightly toward the end of the forecast window, and tree pollen is expected to stay low throughout. This grass-dominant pattern is typical for early summer in the region. Weed pollen data isn't available right now, though ragweed generally doesn't become a factor until late summer.

What to do today

• It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
• When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
• Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
• If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
• Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Newton, 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 Newton. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Norway 'Crimson King' maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Swamp White oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Hedge maple

Acer campestre

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese Flowering cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Northern Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Okame cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Autumnalis cherry

Prunus subhirtella

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Northern hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Yoshino Flowering cherry

Prunus yedoensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Newton, MA today?

Newton, MA is at a moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Newton, MA right now?

Grass pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Newton, MA?

The main sources right now are Linden, Liquidambar, Oak, Zelkova, and Maple.