Austin pollen forecast — Barton Springs & Zilker Park neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Barton Springs & Zilker Park, Austin is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains low, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Barton Springs & Zilker Park is a hill Country meets urban forest with live oak, juniper, and cedar elm. Mountain cedar triggers infamous 'cedar fever' in December and January. Oak adds another wave in spring. Allergy season rarely fully stops.

Today - 9 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):

    Low

    11/100

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

  • 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

    10/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    21/100

Other Landmarks in Austin

Barton Springs & Zilker Park Blanton Museum of Art Domain Northside East Austin Hyde Park Austin LBJ Presidential Library Mueller Lake Park Rainey Street Red River Cultural District Shoal Creek Trail Sixth Street South Congress South Congress Avenue

Sports venues in Austin

Lake Travis HS's Football Field Westlake High School's Football Field

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Austin right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Austin are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Austin tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Austin will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Austin this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Austin?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Austin. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Austin?
Barton Springs & Zilker Park tracks Austin's broader pollen pattern, with mountain cedar appearing from December before oak and elm peaks during March. Peak grass pollen arrives in April and May, and ragweed extends the season into October. Mountain cedar's December-through-February peak is one of the most intense tree pollen events in the US, consistent with the wider Austin area.
How often is the Austin pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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