Moderate Pollen in Elk Grove, CA

About pollen in Elk Grove

Tree pollen is the main story in Elk Grove today, registering at a moderate level that could be noticeable for those who tend to react to it. Grass pollen remains very low, and weed pollen is holding at a mild level, so neither should cause much trouble. Overall, it is a fairly manageable day, with tree pollen as the one category worth keeping in mind if you are especially sensitive. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to stay low through the next several days before easing slightly toward the end of that stretch, while grass pollen should remain minimal throughout. Tree pollen at a moderate level is a bit unusual for mid-October, since trees like oak, maple, plane, zelkova, and nyssa typically release most of their pollen in spring. This autumn uptick is likely tied to local conditions rather than a seasonal surge, so it is worth watching but not something that is expected to intensify in the way spring tree pollen does.

What to do today

• Pollen is moderate today; sensitive people should limit long stretches outdoors, especially in the afternoon.
• Shower and change clothes after spending time outside.
• Keep windows closed during the highest-pollen hours.

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Modesto ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Chinese privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Northern hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Trident maple

Acer buergerianum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Chinese hackberry

Celtis sinensis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Tulip tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Velvet ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

European white birch

Betula pendula

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Elk Grove, CA today?

Elk Grove, CA is at a moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 3 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Elk Grove, CA right now?

Tree pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Elk Grove, CA?

The main sources right now are Plane, Maple, Nyssa, Oak, and Zelkova.