Very Low Pollen in Chinatown, CA

About pollen in Chinatown

Pollen levels in Chinatown remain quiet today. Tree pollen is essentially absent, while weeds are registering only a very low presence. For most people, this means little to no irritation, though those with particular sensitivity to weed pollen may notice a mild effect. Looking ahead, this calm pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with tree pollen staying near zero and weeds continuing at a low, steady level. This fits the seasonal picture for mid-August, well past the spring bloom of trees like Prunus, Magnolia, Olea, Ficus, and Pittosporum, and ahead of the more active late-summer weed season. For now, conditions remain favorable for spending time outdoors with little concern about pollen exposure.

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.

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.

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

Pinus radiata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sycamore london plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Ornamental cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Kwanzan flowering cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ornamental pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Olive tree

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry plum

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Glossy privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Coast live oak

Quercus agrifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Monterey cypress

Cupressus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

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 weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Chinatown, CA right now?

Weed 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.