Lufkin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Lufkin is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains low, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. 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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Lufkin's setting on rolling pine-forest hills in deep East Texas supports loblolly pine forest, oak-hickory woodlots, and pasture grasses as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Individual yards and gardens around Lufkin can still vary somewhat from this general pattern. None of this differs sharply from one year to the next barring unusual weather.
Today - 9 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):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
8/100
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):
Low
2/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
2/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
20/100
Air quality in Lufkin
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Lufkin right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lufkin are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Lufkin tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lufkin will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Lufkin 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 Lufkin?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Lufkin. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Lufkin?
How often is the Lufkin pollen forecast updated?
The Lufkin pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Lufkin 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 Lufkin 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 Lufkin, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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