Albuquerque pollen forecast — Petroglyph National Monument neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque is moderate; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 30/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 32/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 37/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 29/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 31/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 37/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Petroglyph National Monument is a volcanic escarpment covered in desert scrub on the city's West Mesa. Vegetation here reflects the wider Albuquerque area, with tree and grass pollen exposure following the same regional pattern as the rest of the city. Exposure here depends mainly on how much tree and lawn cover surrounds the immediate site.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New Mexico
Is pollen high in Albuquerque right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Albuquerque are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Albuquerque tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Albuquerque will be similar to today, with ambrosia at moderate levels, artemisia at moderate levels, grass at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Albuquerque this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Albuquerque?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Albuquerque. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Albuquerque?
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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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