Richardson pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Richardson is none Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels, grass at low levels, ragweed at low levels. 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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Richardson's parks, including Breckinridge Park and the Cottonwood Creek corridor, feature oak, cedar, and elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding North Texas prairie and farmland contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the flat, open landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the city under prevailing southerly winds.

Today - 16 July

  • 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

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

    16/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    16/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Richardson right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Richardson.

Will pollen levels change in Richardson tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Richardson will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Richardson 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 Richardson?

On 16 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Richardson.

When is pollen season in Richardson?
Richardson's pollen season opens with cedar and elm from January, with mountain cedar producing intense early-season pollen. Oak follows through March and April, with grass peaking through May and June. Ragweed extends the season into October. The flat, open North Texas prairie and farmland landscape allows pollen to disperse widely across the city under prevailing southerly winds throughout the extended season.
How often is the Richardson pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Richardson 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 Richardson 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 Richardson, 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 Richardson.

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