New Orleans pollen forecast — Audubon Zoo neighborhood

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in New Orleans are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in New Orleans will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels

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

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

At Audubon Zoo, a landmark in New Orleans, the pollen season opens with oak and pine from January before cedar peaks during February. Grass pollen builds through March and April, and pigweed and ragweed keep weed pollen elevated into October. Mild winters along the Gulf mean the pollen season starts earlier and runs longer than further north, a pattern felt across this part of New Orleans.

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

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.

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 New Orleans, 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.