Denver pollen forecast — Green Valley Ranch Golf Club neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Green Valley Ranch Golf Club, Denver is moderate; ragweed is moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) mugwort remains low, ragweed increasing, grass at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass will increase; mugwort and ragweed will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 1/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 46/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 55/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Green Valley Ranch Golf Club's setting on high-plains terrain near Denver International Airport near Denver supports native prairie grasses, cottonwood along the drainages, and Kentucky bluegrass fairways as the dominant local vegetation shaping the pollen count. Exposure varies across the course depending on proximity to trees versus open fairways.
Green Valley Ranch Golf Club sees the same pollen timeline as the rest of Denver, beginning with juniper and cottonwood in March with ash joining in and continuing through April. Peak grass pollen arrives in May and June, and sagebrush and ragweed extend the season into September. Low humidity and high elevation mean pollen disperses easily once released, which shapes conditions at Green Valley Ranch Golf Club much as it does elsewhere in Denver.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Colorado
Is pollen high in Denver right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Denver are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Denver tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Denver will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Denver this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Denver?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Denver. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Denver?
How often is the Denver pollen forecast updated?
The Denver pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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