Bakersfield pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Bakersfield is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort remains medium, ragweed declining, grass at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, 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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Bakersfield's parks, including Mill Creek Linear Park and the Kern River corridor, feature oak, ash, and olive as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. The surrounding San Joaquin Valley farmland and grasslands contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the flat, open valley landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the city.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
13/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
40/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
27/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
1/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
1/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
29/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
17/100
Air quality in Bakersfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Bakersfield right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Bakersfield are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Bakersfield tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bakersfield will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Bakersfield this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Bakersfield?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Bakersfield. artemisia and cypress are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Bakersfield?
How often is the Bakersfield pollen forecast updated?
The Bakersfield pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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