Paonia pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Set on the North Fork Valley orchard country, Paonia's landscape is defined by cottonwood along the river alongside orchard trees and sagebrush hillsides, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

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

    18/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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):

    Medium

    48/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    15/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Paonia right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Paonia are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Paonia tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Paonia will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Paonia this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Paonia?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Paonia. birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Paonia?
Pollen season in Paonia starts with juniper and cottonwood in March before ash extends the tree season through April. Peak grass pollen arrives in May and June, and sagebrush and ragweed extend the season into September. The semi-arid high-elevation climate means fewer rainfall interruptions than in wetter US regions, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Paonia pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Paonia 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 Paonia 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 Paonia, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Paonia.

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