El Dorado Hills pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in El Dorado Hills is high; grass and ragweed are high; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) mugwort remains low, ragweed remains high, grass declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | High | 58/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 25/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 70/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Moderate | 50/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 16/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 64/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
El Dorado Hills's El Dorado County California Sierra Nevada foothill setting features blue oak, gray pine, and manzanita as the main tree and shrub pollen sources, with exposure varying between the foothill chaparral and blue oak woodland residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridors along El Dorado Hills Boulevard. The Folsom Lake proximity creates temperature-modifying effects, while the foothill-to-valley transition and the higher elevation contribute to distinct pollen zones across this affluent Sacramento foothill community.
El Dorado Hills's Sacramento Sierra Nevada foothills setting produces a season opening in January with oak and olive before grass from surrounding El Dorado County foothill land peaks through April and May. Mugwort extends exposure into September, while the higher elevation means the season begins slightly later than in the Sacramento Valley floor and the hot, dry foothills summer suppresses most pollen by July.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in El Dorado Hills right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in El Dorado Hills are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in El Dorado Hills tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in El Dorado Hills will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, ambrosia at high levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in El Dorado Hills this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in El Dorado Hills?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in El Dorado Hills. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in El Dorado Hills?
How often is the El Dorado Hills pollen forecast updated?
The El Dorado Hills pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in El Dorado 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 El Dorado 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 El Dorado 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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