Abilene pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Abilene is low; cypress, grass, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Abilene's semi-arid setting on the Texas plains means elm, ash, and introduced trees along streets and in parks such as Kirby Lake Park are the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more arid urban core. Surrounding West Texas grassland and agricultural land contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the flat, open landscape allows pollen to disperse widely across the city.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    3/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Abilene right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Abilene are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Abilene tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Abilene will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Abilene this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Abilene?

On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Abilene. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, birch, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Abilene?
Abilene's pollen season opens with elm and ash from late January in the mild West Texas climate. Grass pollen peaks through April and May, with ragweed contributing into autumn. The flat, open West Texas plains landscape allows pollen to disperse widely under prevailing southwesterly winds, while the semi-arid climate means fewer rainfall interruptions than in eastern US cities and a shorter but often intense spring pollen season.
How often is the Abilene pollen forecast updated?

The Abilene pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Abilene come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Abilene based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Abilene, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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