Cactus Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (7 October) pollen in Cactus is high; grass, ragweed, and mold (alternaria) are high; mugwort and mold (cladosporium) are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (8 October 2026) ragweed remains high, mold (alternaria) remains high, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, grass declining, mugwort declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week ragweed will increase; grass, mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 7 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) | High | 58/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 32/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 70/100 |
| Alternaria | High | 56/100 |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 46/100 |
Tomorrow - 8 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 | 49/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 24/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 65/100 | |
| Alternaria | High | 57/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 45/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the center of Cactus is a patchwork of open grassland, farmland and built-up land. Locally, open grassland and farmland add grass and weed pollen. In the built-up parts of the area, street trees, gardens and park lawns add to the local mix. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Through the seasons, grass pollen dominates, building from mid-spring to a peak around late spring and lasting until midsummer. Weeds take the season into its final stretch, adding modest amounts of pollen from early summer into early fall. Here, winters average around freezing and summers around 30°C, with most rain falling in the warmer months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Texas
Is pollen high in Cactus right now?
On 7 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Cactus are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Cactus tomorrow?
On 8 October 2026, pollen conditions in Cactus will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels and artemisia, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Cactus this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Cactus?
On 7 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Cactus. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Cactus?
How often is the Cactus pollen forecast updated?
The Cactus pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Cactus 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 Cactus 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 Cactus, 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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