Socorro pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Socorro is medium; grass and ragweed are medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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The vegetation around Socorro, on a high-desert valley town along the Rio Grande in central New Mexico, is dominated by Chihuahuan Desert scrub and cottonwood bosque along the river, with piñon-juniper foothills adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

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):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    22/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    35/100

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

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    27/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Socorro right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Socorro are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Socorro tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Socorro will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels, ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Socorro 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 Socorro?

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

When is pollen season in Socorro?
The pollen calendar in Socorro opens with palo verde and mesquite starting January before mulberry takes over and peaks through February. Grass pollen builds 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, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Socorro pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Socorro 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 Socorro 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 Socorro, 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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