Telluride pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Telluride is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, willow at low levels, ragweed at low levels. Over the following five days willow and ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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The vegetation around Telluride, on a box canyon at 8,750 feet in the San Juan Mountains, is dominated by aspen groves and Engelmann spruce, with alpine meadow wildflowers adding further seasonal pollen exposure. Seasonal timing here follows the broader regional pattern typical of this part of the country. Residents who spend time outdoors around Telluride typically notice the shift as each season turns over.
Today - 16 July
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
8/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
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
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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):
Medium
30/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
2/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
21/100
Air quality in Telluride
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Telluride right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Telluride are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Telluride tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Telluride will be different from today, with willow at low levels, ambrosia at low levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Telluride this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while willow and ambrosia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Telluride?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Telluride. birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Telluride?
How often is the Telluride pollen forecast updated?
The Telluride pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Telluride 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 Telluride 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 Telluride, 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.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Telluride.
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