Alamogordo pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Alamogordo is high; grass and ragweed are high; mugwort is moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains moderate, ragweed remains high, grass declining. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Set on a high-desert basin town beneath the Sacramento Mountains, Alamogordo's landscape is defined by Chihuahuan Desert scrub alongside yucca and creosote flats and piñon-juniper foothills, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. None of this is unusual for a town with Alamogordo's particular mix of terrain and plant life. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.
Today - 30 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
55/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
43/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
64/100
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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
50/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
38/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
59/100
Air quality in Alamogordo
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Alamogordo right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Alamogordo are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Alamogordo tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Alamogordo will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at moderate levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Alamogordo this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Alamogordo?
On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Alamogordo. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Alamogordo?
How often is the Alamogordo pollen forecast updated?
The Alamogordo pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Alamogordo 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 Alamogordo 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 Alamogordo, 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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