Los Angeles pollen forecast — LACMA neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in LACMA, Los Angeles is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed remains medium, mugwort 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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LACMA is a mediterranean climate with year-round growing season and diverse imported plantings. Pollen is essentially continuous, peaking in spring with grass and olive trees. Marine layer moderates but Santa Ana winds spread pollen dramatically.

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

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    30/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    24/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    27/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Los Angeles right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Los Angeles tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Los Angeles will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, grass at low levels and artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

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

When is pollen season in Los Angeles?
The pollen season at LACMA mirrors Los Angeles overall, starting with olive and acacia in January then eucalyptus builds through February. Peak grass pollen arrives in 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, which shapes conditions at LACMA much as it does elsewhere in Los Angeles.
How often is the Los Angeles pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, 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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