Garfield Park Branch Library, Santa Cruz Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Garfield Park Branch Library, Santa Cruz 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 | 34/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 9/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 18/100 |
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 | 35/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 12/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This part of Santa Cruz is densely built up, with some woodland. A nearby park adds mown lawns and planted trees to the local pollen mix. Oak heads the list of allergenic trees nearby, ahead of hazel and cypress. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside mugwort and plantain among the weeds. Mugwort is unusually common here compared with most other locations, making it a particularly important local pollen source.
The pollen year starts in early spring, when hazel and cypress flower. Oak follows in late spring, as temperatures climb to around 15°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Grasses take over in midsummer and keep pollen in the air into early fall. Mugwort and plantain bring the strongest peak of the year 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 Cruz right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Santa Cruz are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Santa Cruz tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Santa Cruz will be similar to today, with ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Santa Cruz. artemisia and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Santa Cruz?
How often is the Santa Cruz pollen forecast updated?
The Santa Cruz pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Santa Cruz 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 Cruz 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 Cruz, 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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