Big Sur Campground & Cabins, Carmel Valley Village Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Big Sur Campground & Cabins, Carmel Valley Village is low; grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) grass remains low, mugwort remains low, ragweed remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
Explore Forecasts
Get More in Our App
Local pollen and air quality forecasts, interactive pollen maps and route profiles
Features and forecast availability vary by region.
Pollen Risk
Today - 6 October
| 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) | Low | 1/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 2/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 15/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 14/100 |
| Cladosporium | Low | 25/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 October
| 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) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 8/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 21/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 15/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 29/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The landscape around this site in Carmel Valley Village is heavily wooded. With a watercourse close by, riverside trees such as plane tree contribute to the local mix. Of the trees nearby, plane tree, oak and cypress are the ones that matter most for allergies. Beyond the trees, grasses matter a great deal, and mugwort and plantain are the main weed sources.
The pollen year starts in mid-spring, when cypress flowers. Plane tree and oak follow in late spring, as temperatures climb to around 15°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Grass pollen follows, peaking in early fall and easing off by mid-fall. Later, mugwort and plantain keep weed pollen in the air through summer. Rain is heaviest in winter, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels.
Get pollen & AQ on Strava
Follow your environmental exposure and performance with the free Airmine-Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Carmel Valley Village right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Carmel Valley Village are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Carmel Valley Village tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Carmel Valley Village will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Carmel Valley Village this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Carmel Valley Village?
On 6 October 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Carmel Valley Village. grass and ambrosia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Carmel Valley Village?
How often is the Carmel Valley Village pollen forecast updated?
The Carmel Valley Village pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Carmel Valley Village 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 Valley Village 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 Valley Village, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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. |
Get More in the Airmine Pollen app
Get 15-day pollen forecasts with morning, afternoon and evening detail, plus 5-day air quality forecasts. Explore interactive pollen risk maps, estimated pollen season start, route profiles and a symptoms diary.
Features and forecast availability vary by region. Currently covering Europe, the contiguous US, southern Canada, South Africa, Australia, Indonesia (Java & Bali), Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and the Buenos Aires area.
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS).
