El Paso pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in El Paso are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in El Paso will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing

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

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in El Paso. artemisia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.

El Paso's pollen season is dominated by introduced mulberry and elm from February through April, producing intense early-season tree pollen. The dry desert summer largely suppresses mid-season exposure, with a secondary grass peak following monsoon rains from July through September. The Franklin Mountains and the Rio Grande valley influence local airflows, while the semi-arid setting means natural vegetation contributes less pollen than irrigated urban plantings.

The El Paso 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 El Paso, 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.