Elk Grove pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Elk Grove is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - 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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Elk Grove's parks, including Elk Grove Regional Park and the Cosumnes River corridor, feature oak, ash, and walnut as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Sacramento Valley farmland and grasslands contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the flat, open valley landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the city.
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
15/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
15/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
45/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
35/100
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
22/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
14/100
Air quality in Elk Grove
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Elk Grove right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Elk Grove are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Elk Grove tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Elk Grove will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Elk Grove. artemisia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Elk Grove?
How often is the Elk Grove pollen forecast updated?
The Elk Grove pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove, 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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