Mid-City, New Orleans Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Mid-City, New Orleans is high; ragweed is high; grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) ragweed remains high, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, grass increasing, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will increase; grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 7/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 55/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 12/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 19/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 29/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 17/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 70/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 14/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in New Orleans is surrounded mainly by built-up land, which covers around 84% of the nearby area. The damp ground beside a watercourse nearby supports trees such as plane tree, adding to local pollen. Oak stands out as the main allergenic tree nearby. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside ragweed and pigweed among the weeds.
Tree pollen peaks in early spring, when the weather warms to around 20°C and oak is in full flower. Grasses take over in mid-spring and keep pollen in the air into mid-fall. Ragweed and pigweed bring a final peak from late summer into mid-fall. In warm, humid weather through spring, mold spores add to the mix, especially after rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Louisiana
Is pollen high in New Orleans right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in New Orleans are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in New Orleans tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in New Orleans will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, ambrosia at high levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in New Orleans this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in New Orleans?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in New Orleans. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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