Parker pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Parker is medium; grass and ragweed are medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 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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Parker's Douglas County Colorado suburban setting features ponderosa pine, Gambel oak, and cottonwood as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the pine-covered mesa residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridors along Parker Road. The Cherry Creek headwaters and the East Plum Creek corridor provide locally significant green space, while the transition from ponderosa pine mesa to plains grassland creates distinct pollen zones across this rapidly developing Front Range community.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    42/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    35/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    46/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    39/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Parker right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Parker are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Parker tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Parker will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Parker this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Parker?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Parker. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Parker?
Parker's Denver suburban setting in Douglas County Colorado produces a season opening with elm and cottonwood in March before grass from surrounding Colorado plains peaks through May and June. Mugwort extends exposure into September, while the elevated Front Range position and the Cherry Creek headwaters setting mean the season is slightly later and more compressed than in lower elevation Denver metropolitan cities.
How often is the Parker pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Parker 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 Parker 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 Parker, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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