Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara is moderate; ragweed is moderate; grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) ragweed remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, grass no longer expected.
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) | Low | 1/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 44/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 13/100 |
| 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 | 36/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 17/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The landscape around this site in Santa Barbara is densely built up, with some woodland. With a watercourse close by, riverside trees such as willow and plane tree contribute to the local mix. Oak is the most prominent allergenic tree nearby, with plane tree also present. Grass pollen is plentiful, while mugwort and plantain lead among the weeds.
Tree pollen peaks in late spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and oak and plane tree are in full flower. Grasses take over in early summer, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into mid-fall. Later, mugwort and plantain keep weed pollen in the air through summer. Rain is heaviest in winter, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Santa Barbara right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Santa Barbara are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Santa Barbara tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Santa Barbara will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Santa Barbara this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Santa Barbara?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Santa Barbara. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
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.
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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