Bakersfield pollen forecast — Kern County Museum neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Kern County Museum, Bakersfield is high; grass and ragweed are high; mugwort is moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) ragweed remains high, grass declining, mugwort no longer expected.
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) | High | 62/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 32/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 70/100 |
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) | Moderate | 31/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 53/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Located at an outdoor history museum with shaded historic buildings, Kern County Museum sees vegetation and pollen exposure consistent with Bakersfield more broadly, following the same seasonal pattern as the surrounding area. Exposure here depends mainly on how much tree and lawn cover surrounds the immediate site.
At Kern County Museum, a landmark in Bakersfield, the pollen season opens with olive and acacia from January before eucalyptus takes over and peaks through February. Peak grass pollen arrives in March and April, and sagebrush and mugwort extend exposure into early autumn. Onshore Pacific breezes periodically clear the air, though inland valleys can still see elevated counts, a defining feature of the local season.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Bakersfield right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Bakersfield are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Bakersfield tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Bakersfield will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Bakersfield this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Bakersfield?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Bakersfield. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
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.
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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