Salinas pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Salinas is high; mugwort is high; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort remains high, ragweed declining. 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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Salinas' parks, including Natividad Creek Park and the Salinas River corridor, feature oak, eucalyptus, and introduced trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Salinas Valley farmland and coastal grasslands contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the coastal valley setting channels marine air and can periodically moderate pollen levels.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
23/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
70/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
40/100
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):
Low
8/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
57/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
25/100
Air quality in Salinas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Salinas right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Salinas are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Salinas tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Salinas will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at high levels and ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Salinas 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 Salinas?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Salinas. ambrosia and grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Salinas?
How often is the Salinas pollen forecast updated?
The Salinas pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Salinas 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 Salinas 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 Salinas, 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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