Bisbee pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Bisbee is medium; grass and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bisbee's setting on a mining town in the Mule Mountains near the Mexican border supports oak-juniper woodland, desert grassland, and agave and yucca as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    32/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    26/100

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):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bisbee right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Bisbee are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bisbee tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bisbee will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bisbee 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 Bisbee?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Bisbee. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bisbee?
Bisbee sees its pollen season open with palo verde and mesquite from January before mulberry peaks during February. Peak grass pollen arrives in March and April, and monsoon moisture from July through September brings a brief second wave of grass and weed pollen. The hot desert climate concentrates the main spring season, with little rainfall to interrupt pollen release.
How often is the Bisbee pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bisbee 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 Bisbee 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 Bisbee, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bisbee.

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