Moderate Pollen in Alhambra, CA

About pollen in Alhambra

Weed pollen is the main story in Alhambra today, sitting at a moderate level that sensitive individuals will likely notice. Tree pollen is quiet, and grass remains at a very low level, so most of the day's allergy discomfort, if any, will trace back to weeds rather than trees or grasses. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to ease slightly over the next several days but stay in a range that could still bother those who react to it, while grass holds steady at its current low level and tree pollen remains absent. This pattern fits the season well: local trees such as plane, mulberry, crape myrtle, ficus, and Mexican fan palm have already finished their spring release and are not contributing right now, while weeds typically remain the dominant allergen through late summer and into fall.

What to do today

• It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
• When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
• Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
• If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
• Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Alhambra, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

Top tree-pollen sources

The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Alhambra. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Alhambra: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak species

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Arizona ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Olive

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Almond

Prunus amygdalus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus pissardii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Kingans fruitless mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Carolina laurel cherry

Prunus caroliniana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Alhambra, CA today?

Alhambra, CA is at a moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Alhambra, CA right now?

Weed pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's in season now. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Alhambra, CA?

The main sources right now are Plane, Mulberry, Lagerstroemia, Ficus, and Brahea. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.