Pflugerville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Pflugerville is low; cypress, grass, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, 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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Pflugerville's Austin suburban Travis County setting features cedar, live oak, and cedar elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the newer wooded residential developments and the more built-up commercial corridors along SH-130. The Gilleland Creek corridor provides locally significant green space, while the transition from Blackland Prairie to Cross Timbers vegetation creates distinct local pollen zones and surrounding development continues to replace former prairie grassland.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    25/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Pflugerville right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Pflugerville are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Pflugerville tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Pflugerville will be similar to today, with ambrosia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pflugerville this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Pflugerville?

On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Pflugerville. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, birch, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Pflugerville?
Pflugerville's Austin suburban setting produces a season opening in late January with cedar and elm before oak peaks through March and April. Grass from surrounding Central Texas farmland peaks through April and May before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The mountain cedar season from December through February is a particularly significant and intense early-season pollen source in this Central Texas suburban setting.
How often is the Pflugerville pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Pflugerville 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 Pflugerville 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 Pflugerville, 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 Pflugerville.

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