Mission pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Mission is medium; ragweed is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, 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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Mission's parks and the Rio Grande corridor feature palm, mesquite, and introduced ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding South Texas brush country and agricultural land contribute seasonal grass and crop pollen, while the flat, open Rio Grande Valley landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the area.
Today - 9 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
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
29/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
6/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
6/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
6/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
39/100
Air quality in Mission
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Mission right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Mission are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Mission tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Mission will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Mission this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Mission?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Mission. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Mission?
How often is the Mission pollen forecast updated?
The Mission pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Mission 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 Mission 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 Mission, 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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