Sonora pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Sonora is high; ragweed is high; mugwort is moderate; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort remains moderate, ragweed remains high. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase; cypress will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Set on open ranchland on the Edwards Plateau in west-central Texas, Sonora's landscape is defined by Ashe juniper and live oak mottes alongside shortgrass prairie and cave-country limestone scrub, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. Small local variations aside, this pattern holds fairly steady from year to year.
Today - 30 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
1/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
21/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
40/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
52/100
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 - 31 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
21/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
38/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
51/100
Air quality in Sonora
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Sonora right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sonora are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Sonora tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sonora will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at moderate levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sonora 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 Sonora?
On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Sonora. artemisia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Sonora?
How often is the Sonora pollen forecast updated?
The Sonora pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sonora 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 Sonora 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 Sonora, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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