Altus pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Altus is low; mugwort and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains low, cypress at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort and ragweed will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Altus's setting on flat cotton-farming plains in southwestern Oklahoma supports cotton and wheat fields, shortgrass prairie, and mesquite brush as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. Nearby towns with similar terrain tend to see a broadly similar pattern.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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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
7/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
4/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
4/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
10/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
9/100
Air quality in Altus
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Altus right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Altus are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Altus tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Altus will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Altus this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Altus?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Altus. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Altus?
How often is the Altus pollen forecast updated?
The Altus pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Altus 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 Altus 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 Altus, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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