Carmel-by-the-Sea pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Carmel-by-the-Sea is medium; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, ragweed remains medium, mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase; cypress will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Set on a pine-forested bluff above Carmel Bay, Carmel-by-the-Sea's landscape is defined by native Monterey pine forest alongside coastal cypress and beach dune scrub, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Carmel-by-the-Sea. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
6/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
35/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
34/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
44/100
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):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
27/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
24/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
35/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Carmel-by-the-Sea right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Carmel-by-the-Sea are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia, artemisia, and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Carmel-by-the-Sea tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Carmel-by-the-Sea will be different from today, with grass at medium levels, ambrosia at medium levels and artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Carmel-by-the-Sea this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Carmel-by-the-Sea. ambrosia, artemisia, and cypress are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
How often is the Carmel-by-the-Sea pollen forecast updated?
The Carmel-by-the-Sea pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea, 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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