Austin pollen forecast — Westlake High School's Football Field neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in Westlake High School's Football Field, Austin is low; cypress, grass, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed remains low, cypress increasing. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Westlake High School's Football Field sits in the hill country fringe of Austin, Texas, where cedar, live oak, and pecan are the main surrounding tree pollen sources. Cedar is a particularly intense local source from December through February, while grass from surrounding fields peaks through spring and summer and mugwort extends exposure into September throughout this Texas Hill Country suburban school setting.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    12/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    25/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Austin right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Austin are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Austin tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Austin will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, grass at low levels and cypress increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Austin this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, cypress, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Austin?

On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Austin. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. oak, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Austin?
Pollen season at Westlake High School's Football Field follows Austin's regional pattern, opening with mountain cedar from December before oak and elm takes over and peaks through March. Grass pollen then peaks through 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 throughout the year.
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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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