Corpus Christi pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Corpus Christi are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Corpus Christi will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

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

On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Corpus Christi. alder, artemisia, birch, cypress, grass, oak, and willow are not currently active.

Corpus Christi's pollen season opens with cedar and oak from January in the mild Gulf Coast climate. Grass pollen follows through March and April, with ragweed extending the season into autumn. The coastal position on Corpus Christi Bay means onshore Gulf breezes frequently disperse pollen, while surrounding South Texas prairie and coastal grasslands contribute substantial grass pollen under prevailing southerly winds.

The Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi, 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.