In Homage to the Spanish Expedition, San Diego Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in In Homage to the Spanish Expedition, San Diego is moderate; ragweed is moderate; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 40/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 12/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 17/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 28/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 9/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 17/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in San Diego is surrounded mainly by open water, which covers around 53% of the nearby area, with some woodland. A nearby park adds mown lawns and planted trees to the local pollen mix. Oak and cypress are among the allergenic trees in the wider area. Grasses, pigweed and mugwort growing in the surroundings are the main non-tree sources of pollen.
First to flower is cypress, in mid-spring. Oak follows in late spring, as temperatures climb to around 15°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Grasses take over in midsummer, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into mid-fall. Pigweed and mugwort bring a final peak from early summer into early fall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in San Diego right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in San Diego are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in San Diego tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in San Diego will be similar to today, with ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in San Diego 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 San Diego?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in San Diego. artemisia and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in San Diego?
How often is the San Diego pollen forecast updated?
The San Diego pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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