Rancho Cordova pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Rancho Cordova is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains medium, 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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Rancho Cordova's Sacramento Valley floor setting features oak, olive, and valley oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener residential neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial and industrial corridors along Folsom Boulevard. The flat valley floor allows pollen to disperse widely, while the American River Parkway corridor is a particularly significant local source.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    46/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    31/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    13/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Rancho Cordova right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Rancho Cordova tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Rancho Cordova will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels and ambrosia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Rancho Cordova this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Rancho Cordova?

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

When is pollen season in Rancho Cordova?
Rancho Cordova's pollen season opens in January with oak and olive before grass from surrounding Central Valley farmland peaks through April and May. Mugwort extends exposure into September, while the Sacramento Valley's hot, dry summer suppresses most pollen by July and the flat valley setting allows pollen to disperse widely under prevailing winds.
How often is the Rancho Cordova pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova, 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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