San Rafael pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in San Rafael 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 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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San Rafael's Marin County California bay-to-ridge setting features California bay laurel, coast live oak, and eucalyptus as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded San Rafael Hill and Terra Linda ridges and the more built-up downtown and North San Rafael commercial corridors. The San Rafael Creek corridor provides locally significant green space, while the mountain-to-bay elevation gradient creates distinct pollen zones between the forested ridges and the bay waterfront below.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
9/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
13/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
36/100
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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):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
15/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
20/100
Air quality in San Rafael
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in San Rafael right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in San Rafael are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in San Rafael tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in San Rafael will be different from today, with ambrosia, artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in San Rafael 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 Rafael?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in San Rafael. artemisia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in San Rafael?
How often is the San Rafael pollen forecast updated?
The San Rafael pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in San Rafael 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 Rafael 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 Rafael, 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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