Sacramento pollen forecast — California State Capitol neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in California State Capitol, Sacramento 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 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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California State Capitol, a capitol building set in a 40-acre park with a notable arboretum of mature trees, shares its vegetation profile with the broader Sacramento area, so pollen exposure here tracks the same regional sources found across the city. Any difference from the citywide pattern here tends to be minor rather than a distinct microclimate.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    32/100

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):

    Low

    14/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    11/100

Other Landmarks in Sacramento

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sacramento right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Sacramento tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sacramento will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

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

When is pollen season in Sacramento?
Pollen season at California State Capitol follows Sacramento's regional pattern, opening with acacia and oak from January then olive follows, running through February and March. A grass pollen peak follows through March and April; grass and weed pollen persist into early autumn. A long dry summer follows the spring peak, holding pollen counts low until autumn rains return, consistent with the wider Sacramento area.
How often is the Sacramento pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento, 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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