Very Low Pollen in Elk Grove, CA

Very low today, mostly grass pollen.

Last updated July 20, 2026

Today's index1out of 5Very Low
TreeNone
GrassVery Lowoff-season

Driving it today

MapleAcerCarpinusCarpinusCinnamomumCinnamomumKoelreuteriaKoelreuteriaLagerstroemiaLagerstroemia

Forecast

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1
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1
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About pollen in Elk Grove

Pollen levels in Elk Grove are quiet today. Tree pollen is absent entirely, and grass pollen is only present at a very low level, so most people should move through the day without any noticeable irritation. Even those with heightened sensitivity are unlikely to feel much effect under these conditions. Looking ahead, grass pollen is expected to hold steady at this low level over the next several days, with no significant change on the horizon. This fits the seasonal pattern, as tree pollen from species like maple, carpinus, and lagerstroemia has already wound down well past its spring peak, while grass typically lingers at modest levels into early summer before tapering off. For now, conditions remain calm and easy to manage.

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

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

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

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Italian cypress

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring
Modesto ash

Modesto ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Red maple

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Chinese privet

Chinese privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Ginkgo

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Northern hackberry

Northern hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Trident maple

Trident maple

Acer buergerianum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Chinese hackberry

Chinese hackberry

Celtis sinensis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
White mulberry

White mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring
Norway maple

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Tulip tree

Tulip tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Velvet ash

Velvet ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Maple

Maple

Acer

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Silver maple

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
European white birch

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 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 Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove, CA?
The main sources right now are Maple, Carpinus, Cinnamomum, Koelreuteria, and Lagerstroemia.