Palm Desert pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Palm Desert is moderate; ragweed is moderate; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Palm Desert's Riverside County California Coachella Valley setting features blue palo verde, smoke tree, and ironwood as the main native pollen sources alongside resort and residential plantings, with exposure varying between the native desert hillside areas and the irrigated resort and residential corridors along El Paseo. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens contributes distinctive desert plant pollen diversity, while the Santa Rosa Mountain backdrop creates downslope wind conditions and the resort vegetation creates a lush oasis distinct from the surrounding desert.
Today - 30 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):
Low
12/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
2/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Moderate
26/100
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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
17/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
5/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Moderate
31/100
Air quality in Palm Desert
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Palm Desert right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Palm Desert are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Palm Desert tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Palm Desert will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels, ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Palm Desert this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Palm Desert?
On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Palm Desert. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Palm Desert?
How often is the Palm Desert pollen forecast updated?
The Palm Desert pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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