Stow House, Goleta Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Stow House, Goleta is moderate; ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) ragweed remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, mold (alternaria) declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 28/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 28/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| 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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 24/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 31/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Woodland and built-up land share the area around this location in Goleta, plus a good deal of open grassland. Lawns and planted trees in a nearby park add to local grass and tree pollen. The key allergenic tree nearby is oak. Ragweed is unusually common here compared with most other locations, making it a particularly important local pollen source.
Oak leads the season in late spring, as temperatures climb to around 15°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Grass pollen follows, peaking in early summer and easing off by mid-fall. Later, mugwort and pigweed keep weed pollen in the air through summer. The ragweed period in early fall is usually the most intense time of year here.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Goleta right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Goleta are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Goleta tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Goleta will be similar to today, with ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Goleta 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 Goleta?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Goleta. artemisia and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Goleta?
How often is the Goleta pollen forecast updated?
The Goleta pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Goleta 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 Goleta 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 Goleta, 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 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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