Albuquerque pollen forecast — Sandia Peak Tramway neighborhood

Today (30 August) pollen in Sandia Peak Tramway, Albuquerque is none Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort at low levels, ragweed at low levels. Over the following five days 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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Given its setting — a cable tramway climbing from desert scrub to conifer forest at 10,378 feet on Sandia Peak — Sandia Peak Tramway's pollen exposure lines up with the broader Albuquerque pattern rather than diverging from it. Visitors should expect roughly the same seasonal pattern as elsewhere in the city, with only minor local variation.

Today - 30 August

  • 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

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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

  • 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

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    11/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Albuquerque right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Albuquerque.

Will pollen levels change in Albuquerque tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Albuquerque will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Albuquerque this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Albuquerque?

On 30 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Albuquerque.

When is pollen season in Albuquerque?
Sandia Peak Tramway sees the same pollen timeline as the rest of Albuquerque, beginning with palo verde and mesquite in January with mulberry taking the lead through February. Grass pollen rises through March and April, and 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, which shapes conditions at Sandia Peak Tramway much as it does elsewhere 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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