Colton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Colton is medium; ragweed is medium; cypress, grass, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed 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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Colton's San Bernardino County California inland setting features olive, cottonwood, and pepper tree as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited greener residential areas along the Santa Ana River and the more built-up industrial and commercial corridors along La Cadena Drive. The Santa Ana River corridor provides the most significant local green space, while the flat, extensively industrialized Inland Empire setting means limited local vegetation variation and Santa Ana winds can concentrate pollen in the valley floor.
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
1/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
2/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
15/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
27/100
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):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
7/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
21/100
Air quality in Colton
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Colton right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Colton are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Colton tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Colton will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Colton this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Colton?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Colton. artemisia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Colton?
How often is the Colton pollen forecast updated?
The Colton pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Colton 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 Colton 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 Colton, 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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