Santa Barbara pollen forecast — Santa Barbara Beach neighborhood
Today (9 August) pollen in Santa Barbara Beach, Santa Barbara is high; mugwort is high; ragweed is medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Santa Barbara Beach is a california Riviera with eucalyptus, olive, and coastal scrub. Olive trees bloom heavily in late spring — a well-known local allergen. Mountain chaparral above the city adds sage and ceanothus pollen in March.
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
10/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
25/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
62/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
42/100
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):
Low
4/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
21/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
56/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
38/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Santa Barbara right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Santa Barbara are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Santa Barbara tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Santa Barbara will be similar to today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at high levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Santa Barbara this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Santa Barbara?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Santa Barbara. ambrosia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Santa Barbara?
How often is the Santa Barbara pollen forecast updated?
The Santa Barbara pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara, 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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