Tonopah pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Tonopah is high; grass is high; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, grass declining, ragweed declining. 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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Tonopah sits on a former silver-mining town in the high desert of central Nevada, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of sagebrush steppe, piñon-juniper foothills, and greasewood flats, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Individual yards and gardens around Tonopah can still vary somewhat from this general pattern. Residents who spend time outdoors around Tonopah typically notice the shift as each season turns over.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
High
51/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
15/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
31/100
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
43/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
10/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
25/100
Air quality in Tonopah
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Tonopah right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Tonopah are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Tonopah tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Tonopah will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and ambrosia, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Tonopah 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 Tonopah?
On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Tonopah. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Tonopah?
How often is the Tonopah pollen forecast updated?
The Tonopah pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Tonopah 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 Tonopah 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 Tonopah, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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