Gunnison pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Gunnison is high; ragweed is high; mugwort is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains medium, ragweed 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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Gunnison sits on a high mountain valley town in west-central Colorado, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of sagebrush steppe, aspen and spruce forest on the surrounding hills, and riverside willow, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. Residents who spend time outdoors around Gunnison typically notice the shift as each season turns over.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    46/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    57/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    50/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Gunnison right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Gunnison tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Gunnison will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels and ambrosia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Gunnison this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Gunnison?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Gunnison. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Gunnison?
Gunnison's pollen season opens with juniper and cottonwood from March before ash extends the tree season through April. Grass pollen rises through May and June, and grass and sagebrush extend exposure into September. Low humidity and high elevation mean pollen disperses easily once released, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Gunnison pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Gunnison 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 Gunnison 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 Gunnison, 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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