Low Pollen in Newton, MA

About pollen in Newton

Pollen levels in Newton are low today, with tree and weed pollen both sitting at the milder end of the scale. Most people should be able to get through the day without much irritation, though those who are particularly sensitive might notice a mild effect. Grass pollen is not registering as a factor right now. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to stay mild through the coming days, with both tree and weed pollen edging down slightly by midweek. This is typical for mid-August, a quieter stretch between the spring tree season—when species like oak, maple, and zelkova are most active—and the ragweed-driven weed pollen that tends to pick up as autumn approaches. For now, though, the outdoor air remains relatively calm for allergy sufferers.

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 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 low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Newton, MA right now?

Tree pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Newton, MA?

The main sources right now are Oak, Zelkova, Maple, Koelreuteria, and Prunus. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.