Death Valley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Death Valley National Park is an extreme desert with creosote, desert holly, and sparse annuals. Pollen levels are very low except after rare rainfall, when short-lived wildflower explosions can release significant pollen in February and March.

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):

    Moderate

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    19/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    15/100

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):

    Moderate

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    19/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Death Valley right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Death Valley are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Death Valley tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Death Valley will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Death Valley 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 Death Valley?

On 30 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Death Valley. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Death Valley?
Death Valley National Park tracks Death Valley's broader pollen pattern, with olive and acacia appearing from January before eucalyptus peaks during February. Grass pollen builds through March and April, and sagebrush and mugwort extend exposure into early autumn. The Southern California Mediterranean climate advances the season, and onshore Pacific breezes can periodically disperse pollen throughout the year.
How often is the Death Valley pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Death Valley 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 Death Valley 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 Death Valley, 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 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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