Very Low Pollen in Costa Mesa, CA

About pollen in Costa Mesa

Pollen levels in Costa Mesa are quiet today. Tree pollen is essentially absent, and both grass and weed pollen are sitting at very low levels. Most people, even those with sensitivities, should notice little to no irritation from pollen today. Looking ahead, the next several days should bring more of the same calm pattern, with grass and weed pollen holding steady at very low levels and tree pollen staying negligible. This fits the season well: local trees like Tristaniopsis, Washingtonia, Phoenix, Trachycarpus, and Syagrus typically release their pollen in spring, so they’re dormant this time of year, and while weed pollen can linger into early fall, current readings suggest nothing significant is building up in the air right now.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ornamental pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Arizona ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Peach

Prunus persica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese black pine

Pinus thunbergii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Olive

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Chinese juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Costa Mesa, CA today?

Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, CA?

The main sources right now are Tristaniopsis, Washingtonia, Phoenix, Trachycarpus, and Syagrus. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.