Albuquerque pollen forecast — Old Town Albuquerque neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Old Town Albuquerque, Albuquerque is medium; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, grass declining, mugwort 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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Old Town Albuquerque is a high desert scrub with juniper, piñon pine, and chamisa. Juniper pollen hits hard in late winter, often February. By fall, chamisa (rabbitbrush) blooms golden across the mesas — beautiful but brutal for allergy sufferers.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    38/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    38/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    25/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    27/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Albuquerque right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Albuquerque are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Albuquerque tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Albuquerque will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels and grass, artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Albuquerque this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Albuquerque?

On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Albuquerque. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Albuquerque?
Old Town Albuquerque tracks Albuquerque's broader pollen pattern, with palo verde and mesquite appearing from January before mulberry takes over and peaks through February. A grass pollen peak follows through March and April; a second grass and weed peak follows the summer monsoon rains from July through September. Little spring rainfall means few natural breaks in pollen release once the season starts throughout the year.
How often is the Albuquerque pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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