Santa Monica pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Santa Monica is medium; mugwort and ragweed are medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort remains medium, ragweed remains medium. Over the following five days cypress, grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Santa Monica's coastal setting on the Pacific features eucalyptus, palm, and introduced oak as the main tree pollen sources in parks such as Palisades Park and along streets, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Strong onshore Pacific winds frequently disperse urban pollen, keeping exposure lower than in more sheltered inland parts of the Los Angeles basin.
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
2/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
7/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
30/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
31/100
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):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
4/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
26/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
29/100
Air quality in Santa Monica
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Santa Monica right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Santa Monica are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Santa Monica tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Santa Monica will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at medium levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Santa Monica this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Santa Monica?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Santa Monica. artemisia, cypress, and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Santa Monica?
How often is the Santa Monica pollen forecast updated?
The Santa Monica pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Santa Monica 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 Monica 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 Monica, 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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