Santee pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Santee is low; cypress, grass, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Santee's San Diego County inland valley setting features coast live oak, toyon, and eucalyptus as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the chaparral-covered Rattlesnake Mountain and Mission Trails Regional Park and the more built-up commercial corridors along Mission Gorge Road. Mission Trails Regional Park is a particularly significant local native chaparral and oak pollen source, creating distinct pollen gradients between the natural areas and the more built-up commercial valley floor.
Today - 16 July
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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
18/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
23/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
18/100
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 - 17 July
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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
3/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Santee right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Santee are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Santee tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Santee will be different from today, with grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Santee this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Santee?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Santee. grass and ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, birch, oak, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Santee?
How often is the Santee pollen forecast updated?
The Santee pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Santee 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 Santee 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 Santee, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Santee.
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