Tucumcari pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Tucumcari is high; ragweed is high; grass and mugwort are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass declining, mugwort declining, ragweed declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 32/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 55/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 17/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 46/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Set on the high plains along Route 66 in eastern New Mexico, Tucumcari's landscape is defined by shortgrass prairie alongside desert grassland and sparse juniper, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Tucumcari. None of this differs sharply from one year to the next barring unusual weather.
Tucumcari's pollen season opens with palo verde and mesquite from January with mulberry joining in and continuing through February. Grass pollen builds through March and April, and monsoon moisture from July through September brings a brief second wave of grass and weed pollen. Little spring rainfall means few natural breaks in pollen release once the season starts.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New Mexico
Is pollen high in Tucumcari right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Tucumcari are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Tucumcari tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Tucumcari will be different from today, with grass, ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Tucumcari 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 Tucumcari?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Tucumcari. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Tucumcari?
How often is the Tucumcari pollen forecast updated?
The Tucumcari pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Tucumcari 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 Tucumcari 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 Tucumcari, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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