Texas City pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Texas City is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Texas City's Galveston Bay Texas setting features live oak, oleander, and loblolly pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited greener residential areas and the more built-up industrial and commercial corridors along Texas Avenue. The Galveston Bay proximity creates distinct onshore-inland pollen gradients, while the industrial setting limits local vegetation significantly and the flat Gulf Coastal plain allows grass pollen to disperse widely across the city throughout the season.

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):

    Low

    12/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    18/100

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):

    Low

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    18/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Texas City right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Texas City are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Texas City tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Texas City will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Texas City this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Texas City?

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

When is pollen season in Texas City?
Texas City's Houston suburban Gulf Coast setting produces a season opening in late January with cedar and oak before grass from surrounding Gulf Coast farmland peaks through April and May. Mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September, while the flat Gulf Coastal plain allows pollen to disperse widely and the warm, humid Gulf Coast climate supports an extended spring pollen season throughout.
How often is the Texas City pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Texas City 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 Texas City 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 Texas City, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Texas City.

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