Sedona pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Sedona is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass 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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Sedona sits on red-rock canyon country in the Verde Valley, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of piñon-juniper woodland, manzanita, and prickly pear cactus, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Sedona. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

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):

    Low

    16/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    1/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Sedona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sedona right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Sedona tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sedona this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Sedona?

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

When is pollen season in Sedona?
The pollen calendar in Sedona opens with palo verde and mesquite starting January before mulberry takes over and peaks through February. Grass pollen then peaks through March and April, and summer monsoon rains from July through September trigger a second, smaller pollen peak. The hot desert climate concentrates the main spring season, with little rainfall to interrupt pollen release.
How often is the Sedona pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sedona 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 Sedona 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 Sedona, 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.)

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