Santa Fe pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Santa Fe is high; grass is high; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains medium, grass declining. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Santa Fe's parks and the Santa Fe River corridor feature juniper, pine, and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding piñon-juniper woodland and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain foothills contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the high altitude setting creates distinct pollen patterns compared to lower New Mexico cities.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
High
53/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
18/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
41/100
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):
Medium
43/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
11/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
34/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Santa Fe right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Santa Fe are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Santa Fe tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Santa Fe will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Santa Fe this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Santa Fe?
On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Santa Fe. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Santa Fe?
How often is the Santa Fe pollen forecast updated?
The Santa Fe pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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 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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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