Palm Springs pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Palm Springs is medium; mugwort is medium; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days 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 Springs's setting on the Coachella Valley desert floor ringed by the San Jacinto Mountains supports desert fan palm oases, creosote bush, and ocotillo as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
41/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
15/100
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):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
35/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
9/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Palm Springs right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Palm Springs are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Palm Springs tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Palm Springs will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels, ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Palm Springs this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Palm Springs?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Palm Springs. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Palm Springs?
How often is the Palm Springs pollen forecast updated?
The Palm Springs pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Palm Springs 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 Springs 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 Springs, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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