Santa Fe pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Santa Fe are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Santa Fe will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Santa Fe. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. oak, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

Santa Fe's pollen season opens with juniper from late January, producing intense early-season pollen through February and March. Pine and oak follow through April and May, with grass peaking through May and June. The high altitude setting at over 7,000 feet means the season begins later and is shorter than in lower New Mexico cities, while surrounding piñon-juniper woodland and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain foothills contribute substantial tree and grass pollen.

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

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.

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 Santa Fe, 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.