Painted Rock, Taft Heights Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Painted Rock, Taft Heights is moderate; grass, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 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) | Moderate | 31/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 4/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 40/100 |
| Alternaria | Moderate | 34/100 |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 31/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 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) | Moderate | 36/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 46/100 | |
| Alternaria | Moderate | 36/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Moderate | 38/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This site in Taft Heights is largely open grassland. Oak is the most prominent allergenic tree nearby, with juniper also present. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside pigweed among the weeds. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds. Wind carries pollen over long distances, so the wider landscape also shapes what arrives here.
Through the seasons, juniper opens the pollen season from late winter into early spring. Tree pollen then builds as oak flowers, peaking around mid-spring. Grasses take over, peaking around late spring and fading by midsummer. Later in the year, pigweed adds weed pollen from early summer into early fall. Here, winters average around 10°C and summers around 30°C, with most rain falling in the cooler months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in Taft Heights right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Taft Heights are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Taft Heights tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Taft Heights will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels, ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Taft Heights this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Taft Heights?
On 6 October 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Taft Heights. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Taft Heights?
How often is the Taft Heights pollen forecast updated?
The Taft Heights pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Taft Heights 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 Taft Heights 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 Taft Heights, 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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