Buckeye pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Buckeye is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Buckeye's desert setting features irrigated parks and residential streets with olive and mulberry as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more arid urban core. Surrounding Sonoran Desert scrub and the Estrella Mountain foothills contribute seasonal shrub and grass pollen, while the flat Salt River Valley basin allows pollen to disperse widely.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Buckeye right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Buckeye are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Buckeye tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Buckeye will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Buckeye this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Buckeye?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Buckeye. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Buckeye?
Buckeye's desert setting in the Phoenix metro area is dominated by introduced olive and mulberry from February through April, producing intense early-season tree pollen. Native Sonoran Desert species including palo verde and mesquite contribute from March through May. The Estrella Mountain foothills channel airflows, while the long, hot, dry summer largely suppresses mid-season pollen with a secondary grass peak possible after monsoon rains.
How often is the Buckeye pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Buckeye 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 Buckeye 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 Buckeye, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Buckeye.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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