SPJST Lodge No. 49, Ballinger Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in SPJST Lodge No. 49, Ballinger is high; ragweed is high; grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) grass remains moderate, ragweed remains high, mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, mugwort increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 29/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 23/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 63/100 |
| Alternaria | Moderate | 45/100 |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 36/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 40/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 33/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 70/100 | |
| Alternaria | Moderate | 43/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 36/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This part of Ballinger is surrounded mainly by farmland, with some open grassland and built-up land. Locally, open grassland and farmland add grass and weed pollen. Field margins, fallow strips and pasture around the farmland add further grass and weed pollen. Pollen also travels on the wind, so vegetation in the wider surroundings adds to local levels as well.
Grasses take over in mid-spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Spring is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen. By midwinter, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Texas
Is pollen high in Ballinger right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Ballinger are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Ballinger tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Ballinger will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, grass at moderate levels and artemisia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ballinger this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ballinger?
On 6 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Ballinger. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Ballinger?
How often is the Ballinger pollen forecast updated?
The Ballinger pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ballinger 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 Ballinger 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 Ballinger, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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