Cambria pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Cambria is low; cypress, grass, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Cambria sits on a bluff-top pine forest above the Central Coast, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of Monterey pine forest, coastal scrub, and cypress windrows, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Cambria. The mix of native and introduced species here is fairly typical for this part of the country.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    9/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cambria right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Cambria are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Cambria tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Cambria will be different from today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cambria this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Cambria?

On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Cambria. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and oak are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Cambria?
Cambria's tree pollen season begins with olive and acacia from January before eucalyptus peaks during February. Grass pollen builds through March and April, and sagebrush and mugwort extend exposure into early autumn. Mild year-round temperatures push the pollen calendar earlier than in most of the country throughout the year.
How often is the Cambria pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cambria 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 Cambria 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 Cambria, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Cambria.

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