Santa Maria Natural History Museum, Santa Maria Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Santa Maria Natural History Museum, Santa Maria 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 | 8/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 16/100 |
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 | 39/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 7/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 17/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This part of Santa Maria is densely built up. Along running water nearby, trees, shrubs and reeds grow in the damper ground and add their own pollen. Around here, street trees, parks and lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load.
Grasses take over in early summer and keep pollen in the air into early fall. Rain is heaviest in winter, often giving short breaks from high pollen levels. Within each of these periods, warm, dry and windy days push levels higher, while rain clears the air. Between late fall and the first tree flowering, pollen levels stay low, with midwinter usually the quietest time.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Santa Maria right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Santa Maria are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Santa Maria tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Santa Maria will be similar to today, with ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Santa Maria this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Santa Maria?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Santa Maria. grass and artemisia are not currently active.
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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