Prescott pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Prescott is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Prescott sits on a mountain valley at 5,300 feet ringed by ponderosa pine forest, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of ponderosa pine, Arizona cypress, and chaparral, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. 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
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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):
Low
4/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
2/100
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
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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
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Prescott
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Prescott right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Prescott are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Prescott tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Prescott will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Prescott this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Prescott?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Prescott. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress, oak, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Prescott?
How often is the Prescott pollen forecast updated?
The Prescott pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Prescott 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 Prescott 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 Prescott, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Prescott.
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