Very Low Pollen in Berkeley, CA

About pollen in Berkeley

Pollen levels around Berkeley are quiet today, with both tree and grass pollen sitting at very low levels. Most people should be able to go about their day without much irritation, even those who are typically sensitive to seasonal allergens. Overall, it is a mild day for anyone who watches pollen counts closely. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady over the next couple of days, with tree and grass pollen staying in the low range. This lull fits the season well: the heavier tree pollen from species like oak, ash, and plane trees typically peaks earlier in spring, and grass pollen usually tapers off as summer settles in. With ragweed season still weeks away, this is generally a calmer stretch for allergy sufferers in the area.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Berkeley, 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 Berkeley. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus L.

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ash

Fraxinus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer L.

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ligustrum

Ligustrum japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Hackberry

Celtis L.

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cypress

Cupressus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Ligustrum

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Poplar

Populus nigra

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Berkeley, CA today?

Berkeley, CA is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Berkeley, CA right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Berkeley, CA?

The main sources right now are Ash, Plane, Honeylocust, Pittosporum, and Oak.