Cupertino pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Cupertino is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort declining, ragweed declining. Over the following five days cypress, grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Cupertino's South Bay California setting features coast live oak, valley oak, and eucalyptus as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Stevens Creek corridor and Rancho San Antonio Open Space areas and the more built-up technology campus corridors along De Anza Boulevard. The Santa Cruz Mountain foothills concentrate pollen under certain downslope wind conditions, while the Stevens Creek corridor and reservoir area contribute particularly significant local tree pollen throughout spring.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    45/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    25/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cupertino right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Cupertino are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Cupertino tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cupertino will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cupertino this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Cupertino?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Cupertino. artemisia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.

When is pollen season in Cupertino?
Cupertino's South Bay California setting produces a season opening in January with oak and olive before grass from surrounding Santa Clara Valley land peaks through April and May. Mugwort extends exposure into September, while the bay proximity moderates temperatures and the Santa Cruz Mountain backdrop concentrates pollen under certain wind conditions. The Apple campus and other technology campuses have substantial ornamental plantings contributing additional local tree pollen.
How often is the Cupertino pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cupertino 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 Cupertino 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 Cupertino, 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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