Las Cruces pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Las Cruces is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass declining, mugwort declining, 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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Las Cruces' semi-arid setting in the Mesilla Valley features cottonwood and willow along the Rio Grande corridor and introduced olive and ash trees in parks and streets as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the riverside green areas and the more arid urban core. Surrounding Chihuahuan Desert scrub and farmland contribute seasonal grass and shrub pollen under prevailing winds.
Today - 30 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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Moderate
44/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
50/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
52/100
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 - 31 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):
Low
11/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
12/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
14/100
Air quality in Las Cruces
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Las Cruces right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Las Cruces are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Las Cruces tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Las Cruces will be different from today, with grass, ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces?
On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Las Cruces. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Las Cruces?
How often is the Las Cruces pollen forecast updated?
The Las Cruces pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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