Safford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Safford is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains low. 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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The vegetation around Safford, on an irrigated farming valley along the Gila River in southeastern Arizona, is dominated by irrigated cotton fields and mesquite brush, with riverside cottonwood adding further seasonal pollen exposure. None of this is unusual for a town with Safford's particular mix of terrain and plant life. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    20/100

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 - 10 August

  • 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

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    11/100

Air quality in Safford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Safford right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Safford are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Safford tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Safford will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Safford 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 Safford?

On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Safford. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Safford?
The pollen calendar in Safford opens with palo verde and mesquite starting January then mulberry follows, running through February. Grass pollen then peaks through March and April, and summer monsoon rains from July through September trigger a second, smaller pollen peak. Little spring rainfall means few natural breaks in pollen release once the season starts throughout the year.
How often is the Safford pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Safford 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 Safford 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 Safford, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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