Rancho Mirage pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Rancho Mirage is high; grass and ragweed are high; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) ragweed remains high, grass declining, mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | High | 56/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 18/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 70/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 36/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 56/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Nearby, nearby, cottonwood and willow grow along this rare stretch of water, standing out against the surrounding desert. Ground-level conditions like local landscaping can nudge these figures slightly either way. Nearby weather stations report comparable trends across the broader stretch of the county. Small shifts in elevation or soil type can move these figures a little either way.
Average temperatures range from about 11°C in January to 33°C in July, and rainfall is low year-round (around 172 mm annually). Pollen activity typically picks up as temperatures climb out of the January low, from around February onward.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Rancho Mirage right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Rancho Mirage are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Rancho Mirage tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Rancho Mirage will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Rancho Mirage this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Rancho Mirage?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Rancho Mirage. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Rancho Mirage?
How often is the Rancho Mirage pollen forecast updated?
The Rancho Mirage pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Rancho Mirage 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 Rancho Mirage 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 Rancho Mirage, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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