Espanola pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Espanola is high; grass is high; mugwort and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, grass declining, mugwort declining. 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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Set on a high-desert valley town along the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico, Espanola's landscape is defined by piñon-juniper woodland alongside cottonwood bosque along the river and chile and orchard fields, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Espanola. Nearby towns with similar terrain tend to see a broadly similar pattern.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
High
53/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
34/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
39/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
42/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
23/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
29/100
Air quality in Espanola
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Espanola right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Espanola are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Espanola tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Espanola will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels and grass, artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Espanola this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Espanola?
On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Espanola. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Espanola?
How often is the Espanola pollen forecast updated?
The Espanola pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Espanola 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 Espanola 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 Espanola, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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