Petaluma pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Petaluma is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Petaluma's North Bay California setting features valley oak, California buckeye, and alder as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the oak woodland hills surrounding the city and the more built-up commercial corridors along Petaluma Boulevard. The Petaluma River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the distinct Petaluma Gap in the Coastal Range creates dramatic local wind patterns that strongly influence pollen dispersal across this North Bay dairy country city.
Today - 16 July
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
2/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
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 - 17 July
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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
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Petaluma
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Petaluma right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Petaluma are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Petaluma tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Petaluma will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Petaluma this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Petaluma?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Petaluma. oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Petaluma?
How often is the Petaluma pollen forecast updated?
The Petaluma pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Petaluma 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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Petaluma.
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