Cayucos pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Cayucos 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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Set on a small beach town on the Central Coast, Cayucos's landscape is defined by coastal dune scrub alongside Monterey cypress and native ice plant, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.
Today - 16 July
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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):
Low
8/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
18/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
10/100
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
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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
2/100
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Cayucos
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Cayucos right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Cayucos are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Cayucos tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Cayucos will be different from today, with grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Cayucos 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 Cayucos?
On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Cayucos. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, birch, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Cayucos?
How often is the Cayucos pollen forecast updated?
The Cayucos pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Cayucos 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 Cayucos 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 Cayucos, 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 Cayucos.
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