Delano pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Delano is high; mugwort is high; cypress and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort remains high, ragweed remains low, grass at low levels. 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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Delano's Kern County California San Joaquin Valley setting features valley oak, olive, and vine grape as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the limited greener residential neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial corridors along Cecil Avenue. The surrounding Central Valley wine grape, table grape, and cotton agricultural landscape dominates summer pollen exposure, while the flat valley floor allows pollen to disperse widely and the agricultural citrus and olive groves contribute substantial crop pollen.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
12/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
70/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
25/100
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):
Low
1/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
1/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
70/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
15/100
Air quality in Delano
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Delano right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Delano are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Delano tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Delano will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at high levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Delano 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 Delano?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Delano. ambrosia and cypress are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Delano?
How often is the Delano pollen forecast updated?
The Delano pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Delano 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 Delano 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 Delano, 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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