Big Spring pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Big Spring is low; cypress, grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass remains low, mugwort remains low, ragweed increasing. Over the following five days cypress, grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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The vegetation around Big Spring, on flat West Texas plains at the edge of the Permian Basin, is dominated by shortgrass prairie and mesquite scrub, with oil-field caliche flats adding further seasonal pollen exposure. None of this is unusual for a town with Big Spring's particular mix of terrain and plant life. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.
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):
Low
3/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
3/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
8/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
18/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
13/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
13/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
22/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
30/100
Air quality in Big Spring
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Big Spring right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Big Spring are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Big Spring tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Big Spring will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Big Spring this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Big Spring?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Big Spring. artemisia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Big Spring?
How often is the Big Spring pollen forecast updated?
The Big Spring pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Big Spring 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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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