College Station pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in College Station is low; cypress, grass, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, ragweed remains low, grass increasing. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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College Station's parks, including Lick Creek Park and the Brazos River corridor, feature oak, cedar, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Central Texas prairie and farmland contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the flat, open landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the city under prevailing southerly winds.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    19/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in College Station right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in College Station are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in College Station tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in College Station will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, cypress at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in College Station this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, cypress, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in College Station?

On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in College Station. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, birch, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in College Station?
College Station's pollen season opens with cedar and elm from January, with mountain cedar producing intense early-season pollen. Oak follows through March and April, with grass peaking through May and June. Ragweed extends the season into October. The flat to gently rolling Brazos Valley landscape allows pollen from surrounding Central Texas prairie and farmland to disperse widely across the city under prevailing southerly winds.
How often is the College Station pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in College Station 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 College Station 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 College Station, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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