Chino Hills pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Chino Hills's inland San Bernardino County hillside setting features chaparral, oak, and olive as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying considerably between the steep chaparral-covered hillsides and the more built-up valley floor. The surrounding chaparral and scrub oak slopes are particularly significant local sources, creating distinct pollen gradients between the elevated hillside and the denser development in the valley areas.

Today - 16 July

  • 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

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):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 Chino Hills right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Chino Hills are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Chino Hills tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Chino Hills will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Chino Hills this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Chino Hills?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Chino Hills. oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Chino Hills?
Chino Hills's inland Southern California setting produces a season opening in January with olive and mustard before grass from surrounding Inland Empire land peaks through March and April. Mugwort extends exposure into September, while the hot, dry inland climate concentrates the main season in spring and the Santa Ana winds can periodically transport pollen across the hills.
How often is the Chino Hills pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Chino Hills 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 Chino Hills 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 Chino Hills, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Chino Hills.

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