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Boston Allergy Season Guide
PollyMap is actively seeking a qualified local collection partner in Boston. This guide uses regional climate and historical allergen data while we recruit a local host.
PollyMap is actively looking for a qualified local partner in Boston.
We're recruiting a qualified local allergy clinic, naturopathic clinic, university, environmental health professional, or other qualified organization to become the official pollen collection partner for Boston.
Become the PollyMap Collection Partner for BostonSummary
PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Boston. This guide is based on regional climate patterns and historical allergen data while we recruit a local collection partner. Tree pollen peaks in spring, grass pollen in late spring and early summer, and weed pollen in late summer and fall.
Local allergy guide for Boston
Boston shares Massachusetts's a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons — cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. at 141 ft elevation.
Boston at 141 ft elevation sits within Massachusetts's broader regional climate.
In Boston, tree pollen — including Birch, Oak, Maple — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Timothy grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Ragweed drives the largest fall pollen load.
Boston's local mold profile includes Alternaria, Cladosporium, Aspergillus. Spore counts tend to peak after rainfall and during the warm, humid portion of the year.
Local weather — temperature, rainfall, wind, and humidity — drives day-to-day pollen levels. Dry, windy days following warm weather typically produce the highest counts, while heavy rain temporarily clears the air.
Boston monthly allergy calendar
Typical month-by-month intensity for the four major airborne allergen categories in Boston.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree | Low | Mod | High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Grass | — | — | Low | Mod | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low | Low | — | — |
| Weed | Low | Low | Low | Mod | Mod | Mod | High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low |
| Mold | Low | Low | Mod | Mod | High | High | High | V.High | V.High | V.High | Mod | Low |
Most common local pollens — weeds
Most common airborne molds
Current PollyMap data for Boston
Recommended allergy clinic in Boston
We are currently seeking a qualified local allergy clinic or health provider to become the PollyMap collection partner for Boston.
Partner Program
Become a PollyMap Collection Partner in Boston
We work with allergy clinics, naturopathic clinics, universities, and qualified environmental health professionals to build the most reliable, locally-collected pollen network in America.
Partner benefits
- Dedicated local partner profile on PollyMap
- Local exposure to thousands of allergy searchers
- Backlinks from your city and state guide pages
- Lead generation from local allergy patients
- Featured on every local PollyMap report
- Recognition as a pollen data collection center
- Collaboration on local pollen research and reports
Partner requirements
- Receive a PollyKit weekly by mail
- Hang the PollyKit collector for 24–48 hours
- Mail the sample back weekly using prepaid packaging
- Maintain a consistent collection schedule year-round
Frequently asked questions about allergies in Boston
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Related guides
State Guide
Massachusetts Allergy Season Guide
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Worcester Allergy Season Guide
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Springfield Allergy Season Guide
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Cambridge Allergy Season Guide
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Lowell Allergy Season Guide
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