Low Pollen in El Cajon, CA

Low today, mostly grass pollen.

Last updated July 1, 2026

Today's index2out of 5Low
TreeNone
GrassLowoff-season

Driving it today

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Forecast

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2
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2
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2
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2

About pollen in El Cajon

Grass pollen is the main driver around El Cajon today, sitting at a low level on the index, while overall pollen also registers low. Tree pollen is currently at none, with no measurable contribution from the area's usual species such as Ash, Liquidambar, Yucca, Pine, or Washingtonia. The five-day grass forecast holds steady at the same low reading throughout, so expect little change in the days ahead. This tracks with the season, as grass tends to dominate through late spring and early summer once the spring tree peak has faded. No weed data is available for today, though ragweed typically becomes more of a factor later in summer and into fall.

What to do today

  • It's a good day for outdoor activities since pollen levels are low.
  • Do you know which plants cause your pollen allergy? Check out the pollen data to be prepared.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near El Cajon, 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 El Cajon. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

129 pollen-relevant trees nearby drive today's tree-pollen reading.

Meet the trees near you

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

Sweet gum

Sweet gum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Italian cypress

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring
Pine

Pine

Pinus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Ash

Ash

Fraxinus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Juniper

Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring
California sycamore

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Purple leaf plum

Purple leaf plum

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Chinese elm

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Evergreen pear

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Fruit tree

Fruit tree

Prunus persica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Olive fruitless

Olive fruitless

Olea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer
Canary island pine

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Holly oak

Holly oak

Quercus ilex

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Bradford pear

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Coast live oak

Coast live oak

Quercus agrifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Fruitless mulberry

Fruitless mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in El Cajon, CA today?
El Cajon, CA is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.
Is grass pollen high in El Cajon, CA right now?
Grass pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't have symptoms.
What plants are causing allergies in El Cajon, CA?
The main sources right now are Cupaniopsis, Prunus, Lophostemon, Koelreuteria, and Washingtonia.