Austin pollen forecast — Lake Travis HS's Football Field neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Lake Travis HS's Football Field, 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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Lake Travis HS's Football Field sits in the Lakeway suburban landscape of Travis County west of Austin, with cedar, live oak, and juniper as the main surrounding tree pollen sources in this Texas Hill Country lake setting. Cedar is a particularly intense local source from December through February, while Lake Travis moderates temperatures locally and surrounding Hill Country vegetation contributes substantial tree and grass pollen throughout.
Today - 9 August
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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):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
7/100
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
5/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
17/100
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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?
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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