Holbrook pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Holbrook is medium; grass and mugwort are medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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 town near the Petrified Forest in northeastern Arizona, Holbrook's landscape is defined by shortgrass high-desert scrub alongside juniper-piñon margins and sparse desert grasses, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

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):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    23/100

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

    37/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    25/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Holbrook right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Holbrook tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Holbrook 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 Holbrook?

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

When is pollen season in Holbrook?
The pollen calendar in Holbrook opens with palo verde and mesquite starting January with mulberry following close behind through February. Grass pollen then peaks through March and April, and summer monsoon rains from July through September trigger a second, smaller pollen peak. The hot desert climate concentrates the main spring season, with little rainfall to interrupt pollen release, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Holbrook pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Holbrook 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 Holbrook 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 Holbrook, 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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