Raton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Raton is high; ragweed is high; mugwort is moderate; grass is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; 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 a mountain-pass town beneath volcanic mesas in northeastern New Mexico, Raton's landscape is defined by piñon-juniper woodland alongside shortgrass prairie and scrub oak, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.

Today - 30 August

  • 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

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    36/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    69/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    35/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    68/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Raton right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Raton are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Raton tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Raton will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at moderate levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Raton this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Raton?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Raton. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Raton?
Raton's pollen season opens with palo verde and mesquite from January with mulberry taking the lead through February. Grass pollen builds through March and April, and a second grass and weed peak follows the summer monsoon rains from July through September. The hot desert climate concentrates the main spring season, with little rainfall to interrupt pollen release, shaping conditions across the city.
How often is the Raton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Raton 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 Raton 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 Raton, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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