Moderate Pollen in South Boston, MA

About pollen in South Boston

Grass pollen is the main driver in South Boston today, sitting at a moderate level (3 on the index) and accounting for most of the overall moderate reading. Tree pollen has dropped to low (2), with the area's usual contributors — oak, maple, honeylocust, plane, and elm — now well past their peak. The forecast shows grass holding steady at moderate for the next several days before easing slightly toward the end of the window, while tree pollen stays low throughout. This pattern fits the season: tree pollen runs high in spring, and by late June it's grasses that tend to dominate the air. No weed data is available at this time.

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 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 moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 3 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in South Boston, 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 South Boston, MA?

The main sources right now are Linden, Oak, Zelkova, Honeylocust, and Pyrus.