MOCA Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in MOCA Pacific Design Center, West Hollywood is moderate; ragweed is moderate; grass, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) ragweed remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, grass no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, and mold (alternaria) will increase; 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 | 44/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 16/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 18/100 |
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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 37/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 12/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 20/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around 84% of the area near this site in West Hollywood is built-up land, with some woodland. Lawns and planted trees in a nearby park add to local grass and tree pollen. Among allergenic trees nearby, oak leads, followed by plane tree. Grasses are a major source, with mugwort and pigweed adding to the weed pollen load.
Tree pollen peaks in mid-spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and oak and plane tree are in full flower. Then come the grasses, strongest in late spring and fading by early fall. The season closes with mugwort and pigweed through summer. Winter is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in California
Is pollen high in West Hollywood right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in West Hollywood are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in West Hollywood tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in West Hollywood will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in West Hollywood this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in West Hollywood?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in West Hollywood. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in West Hollywood?
How often is the West Hollywood pollen forecast updated?
The West Hollywood pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood 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 West Hollywood, 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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