Colorado Springs pollen forecast — Pikes Peak neighborhood

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

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

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

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

Pikes Peak, a landmark in Colorado Springs, opens its pollen season with juniper and cottonwood from March with ash taking the lead through April. Peak grass pollen arrives in May and June, and grass and sagebrush extend exposure into September. The dry mountain climate offers fewer rain breaks than more humid parts of the country, which shapes conditions at Pikes Peak much as it does elsewhere in Colorado Springs.

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

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.

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 Colorado Springs, 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.