Gallup pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Gallup is high; grass is high; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains medium, grass 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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Gallup's setting on red-rock high desert along Route 66 supports piñon-juniper woodland, desert scrub, and sandstone outcrops as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. This mix of plant life is fairly typical for the wider area around Gallup. Allergy sufferers in Gallup generally plan around this same recurring seasonal rhythm.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
High
55/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
22/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
45/100
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):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
41/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
11/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
33/100
Air quality in Gallup
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Gallup right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Gallup are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Gallup tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Gallup will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Gallup this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Gallup?
On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Gallup. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Gallup?
How often is the Gallup pollen forecast updated?
The Gallup pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Gallup 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 Gallup 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 Gallup, 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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