Very High Pollen in Albuquerque, NM

About pollen in Albuquerque

Weed pollen is dominating the air in Albuquerque today, reaching levels high enough to cause noticeable symptoms for anyone with sensitivities. Grass pollen is present but at a very low level, unlikely to cause much trouble on its own, while tree pollen is essentially absent right now. For those affected by ragweed and related weeds, today calls for a bit more caution than usual, especially with extended time outdoors. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to remain the main concern through the next several days, staying in the high to very high range with only slight day-to-day dips. Grass will continue to contribute a small, steady background level, while tree pollen should stay quiet for now — a typical pattern for this time of year, since trees like ash, elm, and pine generally release their pollen in spring rather than fall. This stretch fits the seasonal norm for late September, when weeds take over as the dominant source of irritation as the year moves toward autumn.

What to do today

• Avoid mowing the lawn and raking leaves.
• When driving the car, close your windows and turn the air conditioning system to recirculation mode.
• Keep your windows closed and turn on your air purifier or air conditioning.
• Consider staying indoors during the peak pollen hours (morning and early afternoon).
• Make sure to use an air purifier with HEPA filter in your home, especially in your bedroom. Don't forget to perform regular filter maintenance checks.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Albuquerque, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

Top tree-pollen sources

The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Albuquerque. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Albuquerque: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Austrian pine

Pinus nigra

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Ash

Fraxinus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Texas red oak

Quercus buckleyi

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Elm hybrid

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Raywood ash

Fraxinus oxycarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cottonwood

Populus deltoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pear

Pyrus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Arizona sycamore

Platanus wrightii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese pagoda tree

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Albuquerque, NM today?

Albuquerque, NM is at a very high 5 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 4 to 5 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Albuquerque, NM right now?

Weed pollen is very high today at 5 of 5, and it's in season now. Most allergy sufferers will have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Albuquerque, NM?

The main sources right now are Metasequoia, Ash, Elm, Robinia, and Pine. Ragweed (Asteraceae (the daisy family), Late summer, fall) is actively pollinating.