Denton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Denton is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Denton's parks, including North Lakes Park and the Elm Fork Trinity 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 North 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Denton right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Denton are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Denton tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Denton will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Denton this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Denton?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Denton. willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, and oak are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Denton?
Denton'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, open North Texas prairie and farmland landscape allows pollen to disperse widely across the city under prevailing southerly winds.
How often is the Denton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Denton.

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