Tucumcari Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Tucumcari is high; ragweed is high; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; grass and mugwort are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) ragweed remains high, mold (alternaria) remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, grass increasing, mugwort increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (cladosporium) will increase; grass, mugwort, ragweed, and mold (alternaria) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| 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) | Low | 20/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 15/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 54/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 47/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 45/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| 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) | Moderate | 31/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 65/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 45/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 38/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The landscape around the center of Tucumcari is densely built up, with some open grassland. Grasses add a sizeable share of the local pollen. In the immediate area, street trees, gardens and lawns supply most pollen in the built-up parts. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load.
Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Rain is heaviest in summer, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. By early winter, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in New Mexico
Is pollen high in Tucumcari right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Tucumcari are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Tucumcari tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Tucumcari will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels and artemisia, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Tucumcari this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Tucumcari?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Tucumcari. artemisia and grass 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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