Huntington Park pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Huntington Park is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass remains moderate, ragweed remains high, mugwort no longer expected.
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) | Moderate | 39/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 9/100 |
| 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 | 26/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 60/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Huntington Park's South Los Angeles industrial California setting features olive, pepper tree, and Chinese elm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the very limited green residential areas and the more built-up industrial and commercial corridors along Pacific Boulevard. The Río Hondo River corridor provides the most significant nearby green space, while the flat, extremely densely developed urban landscape means almost all pollen is carried in from surrounding areas under prevailing Pacific marine breezes.
Huntington Park's South Los Angeles industrial setting produces a season opening in January with olive and acacia before grass from surrounding Los Angeles County land peaks through March and April. Mugwort extends exposure into September, while the Southern California Mediterranean climate advances the season and marine breezes from the Pacific can periodically disperse pollen across this South Los Angeles suburban city throughout.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Huntington Park right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Huntington Park are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Huntington Park tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Huntington Park will be different from today, with grass at moderate levels, ambrosia at high levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Huntington Park this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Huntington Park?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Huntington Park. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Huntington Park?
How often is the Huntington Park pollen forecast updated?
The Huntington Park pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Huntington Park 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 Huntington Park 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 Huntington Park, 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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