Very Low Pollen in Chinatown, CA

Very low today, mostly grass pollen.

Last updated July 20, 2026

Today's index1out of 5Very Low
TreeNone
GrassVery Lowoff-season

Driving it today

PrunusPrunusMagnoliaMagnoliaOleaOleaFicusFicusPittosporumPittosporum

Forecast

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About pollen in Chinatown

Pollen levels in Chinatown are quiet today. Tree pollen is absent, and grass pollen is only present at a very low level, so most people should be able to go about their day without any noticeable irritation. Even those with heightened sensitivity are unlikely to feel much effect under these conditions. Looking ahead, this calm pattern is expected to hold, with grass staying at a very low level over the next couple of days and tree pollen remaining absent. This lull fits the season — local trees such as Prunus, Magnolia, Olea, Ficus, and Pittosporum typically release their pollen in spring, so their contribution is minimal by midsummer, while grass pollen, though present, is not showing any signs of a significant rise right now. Overall, it looks like a mild stretch for allergy sufferers in the near term.

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 Chinatown, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

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Top tree-pollen sources

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

1,535 pollen-relevant trees nearby drive today's tree-pollen reading.

Meet the trees near you

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

Monterey pine

Monterey pine

Pinus radiata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Sycamore london plane

Sycamore london plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Ornamental cherry

Ornamental cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Kwanzan flowering cherry

Kwanzan flowering cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Ornamental pear

Ornamental pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Italian stone pine

Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Olive tree

Olive tree

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer
Canary island pine

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
American elm

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Siberian elm

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Cherry plum

Cherry plum

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Juniper

Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring
Glossy privet

Glossy privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Coast live oak

Coast live oak

Quercus agrifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Monterey cypress

Monterey cypress

Cupressus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring
Maidenhair tree

Maidenhair tree

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Chinatown, CA today?
Chinatown, 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 Chinatown, CA right now?
Grass pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.
What plants are causing allergies in Chinatown, CA?
The main sources right now are Prunus, Magnolia, Olea, Ficus, and Pittosporum.