Carmel pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Carmel is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed increasing, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Carmel's parks, including Carmel Beach and the Carmel River corridor, feature oak, pine, and cypress as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. The coastal position on the Monterey Peninsula means strong onshore Pacific winds frequently disperse urban pollen, while surrounding coastal grassland and the Santa Lucia Mountain foothills contribute seasonal grass and scrub pollen.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
1/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
30/100
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
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
20/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
18/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
51/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Carmel right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Carmel are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Carmel tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Carmel will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Carmel this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Carmel?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Carmel. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Carmel?
How often is the Carmel pollen forecast updated?
The Carmel pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Carmel 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 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, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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