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Albuquerque Pollen Report
Albuquerque's high-desert climate doesn't spare anyone from allergies — it just runs on a desert calendar. Juniper kicks off the year in late winter, the Rio Grande bosque's cottonwoods and elms take over in spring, grasses carry the summer, and tumbleweed and ragweed close out the fall. Dry air and frequent wind keep pollen aloft and traveling for miles across the metro.
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- Pollen from local trees, grasses and weeds
- Airborne mold spores
- Dust mites and other indoor allergens
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What drives allergies in Albuquerque
Juniper and cedar (February – April)
One-seed juniper (Juniperus monosperma) and other junipers from the surrounding mesas and foothills are Albuquerque's first big allergen of the year, often starting in February.
Trees: elm, cottonwood, and mulberry (March – May)
Siberian elm is an early and heavy producer, cottonwoods (Populus) fill the bosque with pollen in April, and fruitless mulberry — planted widely in older neighborhoods — is a potent allergen.
Grasses (May – August)
Bermuda grass and native grasses peak in early summer, often overlapping with rising dust and wind events.
Weeds: tumbleweed and ragweed (August – October)
Russian thistle (tumbleweed, Salsola) and ragweed dominate fall; monsoon-season moisture also drives mold spikes after summer storms.
Pollen patterns in Albuquerque
In Albuquerque, tree pollen — including Mulberry, Olive, Mesquite — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Bermuda grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Ragweed drives the largest fall pollen load.
Top trees
- Mulberry
- Olive
- Mesquite
- Juniper
- Ash
Top grasses
- Bermuda
- Buffalo
- Saltgrass
Top weeds
- Ragweed
- Russian thistle (tumbleweed)
- Pigweed
- Sagebrush
Top molds
- Alternaria
- Cladosporium
- Aspergillus
Albuquerque pollen calendar
Typical monthly intensity across the year.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the pollen count in Albuquerque today?
PollyMap publishes real, microscope-verified pollen counts for Albuquerque — measured from physical air samples. The latest report on this page shows current tree, grass, weed, and mold levels.
Is the pollen count high in Albuquerque right now?
Albuquerque's worst stretches are typically March–April (elm, juniper, cottonwood) and September (tumbleweed, ragweed). The measured reports on this page show today's actual levels.
When is allergy season in Albuquerque?
Juniper starts as early as February, spring trees run March–May, grasses carry the summer, and tumbleweed and ragweed run August through the first frost.
Do dry climates help allergies?
Not in Albuquerque's case. Wind moves desert pollen for miles, the irrigated bosque and urban landscaping add heavy tree pollen, and monsoon moisture feeds summer mold.
Is pollen still bad in Albuquerque in the fall?
Yes. Ragweed, sagebrush, and Russian thistle all run through October in Albuquerque, and the dry air lets pollen travel for miles. Levels ease in November after the first hard frost.
Are you an allergy clinic in Albuquerque? Claim your territory on PollyMap.
PollyMap is a local authority-building tool for allergy clinics, ENT practices, and any clinic that offers allergy care. By becoming the Official PollyMap Partner for your part of Albuquerque, your clinic gets credited on real pollen reports, receives ready-to-share weekly content, and becomes the go-to local expert patients trust.
We assign each partner a designated territory within the Albuquerque metro — like a franchise territory. Albuquerque has room for multiple partners, but once your area is assigned, it's locked to your clinic.
No clinic has claimed a territory in Albuquerque yet. The best areas go to the first clinics that sign up — once one does, that part of town is off the table for everyone else.
From the Northeast Heights to the Westside, Rio Rancho, and the South Valley, Albuquerque has room for multiple PollyMap territories. The first clinic in each area becomes its credited pollen expert.
- Your clinic credited on every Albuquerque pollen report
- Weekly real-sample reports and ready-to-share content under your brand
- Locked territory — competing clinics can't claim your area
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