Mexico pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Mexico is medium; grass and ragweed are medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains medium, grass declining. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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The vegetation around Mexico, on rolling farmland in northeastern Missouri, is dominated by prairie grasses and oak woodlots, with farmland grasses adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Counts here rise and fall with the same broad rhythm as other places sharing this setting. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.

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

    26/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    25/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    47/100

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

    18/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    20/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    43/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Mexico right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Mexico tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Mexico this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Mexico?

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

When is pollen season in Mexico?
Mexico sees its pollen season open with elm and cottonwood from March with ash following close behind through April. Grass follows, peaking through May and June, while a strong ragweed peak follows in late summer into September. Wide-open plains terrain lets pollen travel long distances on the prevailing wind.
How often is the Mexico pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico, 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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