Chaco Canyon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Chaco Canyon is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Chaco Culture National Historical Park is a high desert canyon with scattered juniper and desert grasses. Pollen levels are modest but juniper season in late winter can catch visitors off guard. Windswept canyon terrain carries what little pollen exists widely.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    17/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Chaco Canyon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Chaco Canyon right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Chaco Canyon are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Chaco Canyon tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Chaco Canyon will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Chaco Canyon 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 Chaco Canyon?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Chaco Canyon. grass are also present but at lower levels. ambrosia and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Chaco Canyon?
As a landmark within Chaco Canyon, Chaco Culture National Historical Park follows the same seasonal pollen curve, opening with palo verde and mesquite from January with mulberry taking the lead through February. Grass pollen rises through March and April, and monsoon moisture from July through September brings a brief second wave of grass and weed pollen. Little spring rainfall means few natural breaks in pollen release once the season starts.
How often is the Chaco Canyon pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Chaco Canyon 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 Chaco Canyon 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 Chaco Canyon, 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Chaco Canyon.

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