Baytown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Baytown is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Baytown's parks and the San Jacinto River corridor feature oak, pine, and introduced palm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Houston metropolitan woodland and coastal prairie contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the Galveston Bay position means onshore Gulf breezes can periodically disperse urban pollen.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    20/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    11/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Baytown right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Baytown are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Baytown tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Baytown will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Baytown this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Baytown?

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

When is pollen season in Baytown?
Baytown's pollen season opens with cedar and oak from late January in the mild Gulf Coast climate. Grass pollen follows through March and April, with ragweed extending the season into October. The Galveston Bay position means onshore Gulf breezes can periodically disperse pollen, while surrounding Houston metropolitan woodland and coastal prairie contribute substantial tree and grass pollen under prevailing southerly winds throughout the extended season.
How often is the Baytown pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Baytown 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 Baytown 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 Baytown, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Baytown.

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