Maricopa pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Maricopa is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Maricopa's Sonoran Desert southern Phoenix suburban setting features palo verde, desert senna, and ironwood as the main native pollen sources alongside residential plantings, with exposure varying between the native desert washes and the more built-up residential and commercial areas. The Santa Cruz River wash channels pollen under certain conditions, while the Maricopa Mountains create topographic effects and native desert pollen contrasts sharply with the irrigated residential landscape.
Today - 16 July
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
8/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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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 - 17 July
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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
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Maricopa
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Maricopa right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Maricopa are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Maricopa tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Maricopa will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Maricopa this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Maricopa?
On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Maricopa. grass are also present but at lower levels. oak, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Maricopa?
How often is the Maricopa pollen forecast updated?
The Maricopa pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Maricopa 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 Maricopa 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 Maricopa, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Maricopa.
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