Very Low Pollen in Chinatown, CA

About pollen in Chinatown

Pollen levels in Chinatown are quite low today. Tree pollen is absent, while both grass and weed pollen are present only at very low levels. Most people should find the air comfortable, with little chance of noticeable irritation even for those who tend to be sensitive. Looking ahead, this calm pattern is expected to hold through the next several days, with grass and weed pollen staying at similarly low levels and tree pollen remaining quiet. This fits the season well: local trees such as Prunus, Magnolia, Olea, Ficus, and Pittosporum typically release their pollen in spring, so their dormancy now is expected, and any lingering grass or weed presence is a normal tail end of the late-summer and early-fall pattern rather than a sign of rising activity.

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 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.