El Paso pollen forecast — El Paso Zoo neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in El Paso Zoo, El Paso is medium; mugwort is medium; cypress, grass, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Given its setting — a zoo campus in the Chihuahuan Desert near downtown — El Paso Zoo's pollen exposure lines up with the broader El Paso pattern rather than diverging from it. As with most sublevel sites, local landscaping can shift counts slightly from the citywide average.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    30/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    19/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    24/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in El Paso right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in El Paso tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in El Paso will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at medium levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in El Paso this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in El Paso?

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

When is pollen season in El Paso?
El Paso Zoo tracks El Paso's broader pollen pattern, with mountain cedar appearing from December then oak and elm follows, running through March. Grass pollen then peaks through April and May, and a long ragweed tail continues into October. Mild winters here allow mountain cedar to release large amounts of pollen well before spring, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the El Paso pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in El Paso 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 El Paso 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 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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