Vacaville pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Vacaville is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Vacaville's parks, including Andrews Park and the Ulatis Creek corridor, feature oak, eucalyptus, and introduced trees as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Solano County farmland and the Coast Range foothills contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the Carquinez Strait corridor channels prevailing westerly winds and marine air across the area.

Today - 16 July

  • 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

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vacaville right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Vacaville are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Vacaville tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Vacaville will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vacaville 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 Vacaville?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Vacaville. birch, cypress, oak, willow, alder, ambrosia, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Vacaville?
Vacaville's pollen season opens with acacia and tree pollen from January in the mild Solano County climate. Oak follows through March and April, with grass peaking through April and May. The Carquinez Strait corridor channels prevailing westerly winds and marine air, while surrounding Solano County farmland and the Coast Range foothills contribute substantial grass and tree pollen under offshore conditions during the spring season.
How often is the Vacaville pollen forecast updated?

The Vacaville pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Vacaville 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 Vacaville 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 Vacaville, 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 Vacaville.

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