New Orleans pollen forecast — French Quarter neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in French Quarter, New Orleans is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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French Quarter is a subtropical river city with live oaks, crape myrtles, and bald cypress in the bayou. Pollen season starts in January and barely pauses. The Mardi Gras season coincides with early tree pollen — festive and sneezy.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    6/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    5/100

Other Landmarks in New Orleans

Algiers Point Audubon Zoo Bywater City Park New Orleans French Quarter Garden District Magazine Street Marigny & Bywater Mid-City St. Louis Cathedral The National WWII Museum Tremé Uptown New Orleans Warehouse District

Sports venues in New Orleans

Edna Karr HS's Football Field English Turn Golf & Country Club TPC Louisiana Warren Easton HS's Football Field

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in New Orleans right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in New Orleans are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in New Orleans tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in New Orleans will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in New Orleans this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in New Orleans?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in New Orleans. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. oak, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in New Orleans?
French Quarter's pollen season lines up with the rest of New Orleans, starting with oak and pine in January with cedar joining in and continuing through February. Grass pollen then peaks through March and April, and ragweed and pigweed extend the season into October. The warm, humid Gulf Coast climate supports an unusually extended spring pollen season, which shapes conditions at French Quarter much as it does elsewhere in New Orleans.
How often is the New Orleans pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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