North Shafter, Shafter Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in North Shafter, Shafter is moderate; ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; grass is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) grass remains low, ragweed remains moderate, mold (cladosporium) remains moderate, mold (alternaria) declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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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) | Low | 4/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 42/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 34/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 30/100 |
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) | Low | 3/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 41/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 24/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 32/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around this location in Shafter is a mix of built-up land and woodland. The damp ground beside a watercourse nearby supports trees, shrubs and reeds, adding to local pollen. Around here, the surrounding woods make trees an important source; farmland adds grass and weed pollen. In the built-up parts of the area, street trees, gardens and park lawns add to the local mix.
Tree pollen comes first, peaking in mid-spring. Grasses take over in late spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. In this dry climate, pollen can linger in the air for long spells without rain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Shafter right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Shafter are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Shafter tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Shafter will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Shafter 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 Shafter?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Shafter. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Shafter?
How often is the Shafter pollen forecast updated?
The Shafter pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Shafter 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 Shafter 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 Shafter, 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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