Tustin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Tustin is low; cypress, grass, and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed 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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Tustin's coastal Southern California setting features olive, eucalyptus, and Mexican fan palm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener older residential areas and the more built-up commercial and light industrial corridors. The proximity to the Santa Ana Mountains creates downslope wind conditions that can concentrate pollen, while the Peters Canyon corridor provides locally significant green space.
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
16/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
20/100
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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
2/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
2/100
Air quality in Tustin
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Tustin right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Tustin are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Tustin tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Tustin will be different from today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Tustin this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Tustin?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Tustin. grass and ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. birch, oak, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Tustin?
How often is the Tustin pollen forecast updated?
The Tustin pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Tustin 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 Tustin 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 Tustin, 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 Tustin.
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