Moderate Pollen in Burbank, CA

About pollen in Burbank

Weed pollen is the main story in Burbank today, sitting at a moderate level that could be noticeable for those who tend to react to it. Tree pollen is quiet, and grass remains at a very low level, so most of the day's allergy discomfort is likely to trace back to weeds rather than trees or grasses. Looking ahead, weed pollen should ease slightly over the next several days, settling into a milder but still present range, while grass holds steady at a very low level and tree pollen stays absent. This pattern fits the season, as trees like plane, birch, and liquidambar have finished their spring release and are dormant, while weeds continue their typical late-summer into fall push. Expect the current mix to carry into next week, with weeds remaining the one to watch.

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 Burbank, 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 Burbank. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Hollywood juniper

Juniperus

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Monterey pine

Pinus radiata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Live oak

Quercus agrifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

So. california black walnut

Juglans californica

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White birch

Betula pendula

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Carolina laurel cherry

Prunus caroliniana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Burbank, CA today?

Burbank, 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 Burbank, 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 Burbank, CA?

The main sources right now are Plane, Birch, Washingtonia, Pine, and Liquidambar. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.