Long Beach pollen forecast — Queen Mary neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Queen Mary, Long Beach is low; cypress, grass, mugwort, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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.

Get the full experience in the Airmine app.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Follow your pollen exposure and performance with the free Airmine–Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.

Learn more

Queen Mary, a historic ocean liner permanently docked at the harbor, shares its vegetation profile with the broader Long Beach area, so pollen exposure here tracks the same regional sources found across the city. Any difference from the citywide pattern here tends to be minor rather than a distinct microclimate.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    7/100

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

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    7/100

Other Landmarks in Long Beach

Aquarium of the Pacific Belmont Shore Downtown Long Beach Queen Mary

Sports venues in Long Beach

Long Beach Poly HS's Baseball Diamond St. Anthony HS's Baseball Diamond

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Long Beach right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Long Beach tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Long Beach 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 Long Beach?

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

When is pollen season in Long Beach?
Like the rest of Long Beach, Queen Mary experiences a season that opens with olive and acacia from January before eucalyptus takes over and peaks through February. Grass pollen then peaks through March and April, and light weed pollen carries into September. Mild year-round temperatures push the pollen calendar earlier than in most of the country, a pattern felt across this part of Long Beach.
How often is the Long Beach pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach, 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.

Want to see pollen forecasts for other cities in United States?

Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas Houston Los Angeles Miami New York Philadelphia

Check pollen in other popular cities:

Melton Rio de Janeiro Copenhagen Athens Denpasar Rome Cape Town Barcelona London Los Angeles New York

Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Queen Mary, Long Beach.

Get the full experience in the Airmine app.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.

Disclaimer: Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as medical advice. Actual pollen and air quality conditions may vary from the forecast. If you have allergies, asthma, or another medical condition, consult a healthcare professional. Please see our Terms of Service for important information about limitations of liability.