Mariposa pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Mariposa is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining, ragweed declining. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase; cypress will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Mariposa's setting on the Sierra Nevada foothills near Yosemite National Park supports blue oak woodland, gray pine, and chaparral as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
9/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
9/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
36/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
29/100
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
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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):
Low
23/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
18/100
Air quality in Mariposa
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Mariposa right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Mariposa are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, grass, and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Mariposa tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Mariposa will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Mariposa 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 Mariposa?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Mariposa. artemisia, grass, and cypress are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Mariposa?
How often is the Mariposa pollen forecast updated?
The Mariposa pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Mariposa 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 Mariposa 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 Mariposa, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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