Buck Spring Campground, Santa Maria Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Buck Spring Campground, Santa Maria is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; mold (alternaria) is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) declining.
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) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 19/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 32/100 |
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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 8/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 22/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around this location in Santa Maria is a mix of open grassland and woodland, plus some scrubland. Buck Spring keeps the ground around it moist, supporting dense vegetation that adds to local pollen. Woodland on all sides makes trees an important local pollen source. Grass pollen is a substantial part of the local mix as well.
The year opens with tree pollen, which is highest around mid-spring. From mid-spring, grass pollen rises to a peak around late spring before easing off by midsummer. Weeds take the season into its final stretch, adding modest amounts of pollen from early summer into early fall. Winters average around 10°C and summers around 20°C, with most rain falling in the cooler months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Santa Maria right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Santa Maria.
Will pollen levels change in Santa Maria tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Santa Maria will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Santa Maria 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 Maria?
On 10 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Santa Maria.
When is pollen season in Santa Maria?
How often is the Santa Maria pollen forecast updated?
The Santa Maria pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Santa Maria 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 Maria 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 Maria, 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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