Brentwood pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Brentwood is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining, ragweed declining. 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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Brentwood's East Bay California delta setting features valley oak, cottonwood, and olive as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the oak-covered foothills of the Diablo Range to the south and the more built-up commercial corridors along Sand Creek Road. The Delta breeze channels through the Carquinez Strait, creating distinct wind-driven pollen gradients between the Delta-facing north and the more sheltered Diablo Range foothills to the south.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    48/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    41/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    17/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Brentwood right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Brentwood are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Brentwood tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Brentwood will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brentwood 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 Brentwood?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Brentwood. artemisia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.

When is pollen season in Brentwood?
Brentwood's East Bay California setting produces a season opening in January with oak and olive before grass from surrounding Contra Costa County farmland peaks through April and May. Mugwort extends exposure into September, while the inland delta setting means high temperatures during summer and the Delta breeze channels through the Carquinez Strait, potentially both dispersing and concentrating pollen during spring.
How often is the Brentwood pollen forecast updated?

The Brentwood pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Brentwood 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 Brentwood 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 Brentwood, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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