Very Low Pollen in South Boston, MA

About pollen in South Boston

Pollen levels in South Boston are quiet today, with both tree and weed sources at very low levels. Anyone with sensitivities should notice little to no effect, and this is a good stretch for spending time outdoors without much concern about symptoms. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to stay very low through the next several days, which fits the season since local trees like oak, zelkova, honeylocust, pyrus, and linden have already finished their heavier release earlier in the year. Weed pollen is likely to hold steady as well, though a slight uptick is possible toward the end of the five-day period as we move deeper into late summer, when ragweed and similar weeds typically become more active. Overall, conditions remain mild for now, with only a modest increase in weed pollen worth keeping an eye on in the coming days.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around South Boston: 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

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Swamp White oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Norway 'Crimson King' maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Hedge maple

Acer campestre

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Autumnalis cherry

Prunus subhirtella

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Northern hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Northern Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Japanese Flowering cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in South Boston, MA today?

South Boston, MA is at a very low 1 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 South Boston, MA right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in South Boston, MA?

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