Albuquerque pollen forecast — Petroglyph National Monument neighborhood

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

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Albuquerque will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at medium levels

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

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.

Petroglyph National Monument sees the same pollen timeline as the rest of Albuquerque, beginning with palo verde and mesquite in January before mulberry extends the tree season through February. A grass pollen peak follows through March and April; summer monsoon rains from July through September trigger a second, smaller pollen peak. The hot desert climate concentrates the main spring season, with little rainfall to interrupt pollen release, a pattern felt across this part of Albuquerque.

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

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.

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.