Amarillo pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Amarillo is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Amarillo's parks, including Palo Duro Canyon State Park and the Prairie Dog Town Fork corridor, feature cottonwood, elm, and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Texas Panhandle prairie and farmland contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the flat, open High Plains landscape allows pollen to disperse widely across the city under prevailing southwesterly winds.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
15/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
7/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Amarillo
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Amarillo right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Amarillo are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Amarillo tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Amarillo will be similar to today, with grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Amarillo this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Amarillo?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Amarillo. birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Amarillo?
How often is the Amarillo pollen forecast updated?
The Amarillo pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Amarillo 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 Amarillo 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 Amarillo, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Amarillo.
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