Lompoc pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Lompoc is medium; grass, mugwort, and ragweed are medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Lompoc sits on a flower-farming valley on the Central Coast, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of flower fields, coastal scrub, and eucalyptus windrows, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Seasonal timing here follows the broader regional pattern typical of this part of the country. None of this differs sharply from one year to the next barring unusual weather.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    37/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    47/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    45/100

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

    5/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    43/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    43/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lompoc right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lompoc are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, grass, and cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Lompoc tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lompoc will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at medium levels, cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lompoc this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Lompoc?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Lompoc. artemisia, grass, and cypress are also present but at lower levels.

When is pollen season in Lompoc?
Lompoc's tree pollen season begins with olive and acacia from January then eucalyptus follows, running through February. Grass pollen rises through March and April, and sagebrush and mugwort extend exposure into early autumn. The Southern California Mediterranean climate advances the season, and onshore Pacific breezes can periodically disperse pollen throughout the year.
How often is the Lompoc pollen forecast updated?

The Lompoc pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Lompoc 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 Lompoc 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 Lompoc, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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