Pittsburg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Pittsburg is moderate; ragweed is moderate; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed remains moderate, grass increasing. Over the following five days 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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Pittsburg's East Bay California delta setting features valley oak, cottonwood, and willow as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener residential hillside areas and the more built-up industrial waterfront corridor. The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta proximity creates a distinctive local pollen environment, while the Carquinez Strait channels the Delta breeze that creates distinct windward and leeward pollen exposure zones across the city.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    46/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    8/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Moderate

    50/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Pittsburg right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Pittsburg are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Pittsburg tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Pittsburg will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels, artemisia at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Pittsburg. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg's East Bay California setting produces a season opening in January with oak and olive before grass from surrounding Contra Costa County land peaks through April and May. Mugwort extends exposure into September, while the inland delta setting means temperatures are higher than in coastal Bay Area cities and the Sacramento River Delta channels airflows during the spring season.
How often is the Pittsburg pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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