Very Low Pollen in Carson, CA

About pollen in Carson

Pollen levels in Carson are quiet today. Tree pollen is absent, while grass and weed pollen are both present but at very low levels. For most people, this should mean little to no irritation, though those with heightened sensitivity may notice faint effects from the low weed and grass counts. Looking ahead, this calm pattern is expected to hold through the next several days, with tree pollen staying absent and grass and weed levels remaining low and steady. This lines up with the season: local trees such as Callistemon, Melaleuca, Cottonwood, Acacia, and Schinus are past their spring peak and largely dormant now, while weed pollen, typically more active in late summer and fall, is only lightly present. Overall, conditions look favorable for anyone who deals with seasonal allergies.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Oak species

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Glossy privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Black locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus pissardii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Live oak

Quercus agrifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Holly oak

Quercus ilex

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Maul oak/canyon live oak

Quercus chrysolepis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Hollywood twisted juniper

Juniperus

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Olive

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Carson, CA today?

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

Is grass pollen high in Carson, CA right now?

Grass pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Carson, CA?

The main sources right now are Oak, Ash, Pine, Ceratonia, and Albizia. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.