Moderate Pollen in Elk Grove, CA

About pollen in Elk Grove

Tree pollen is the main contributor to today's moderate conditions in Elk Grove, with oak, maple, and plane trees among the likely sources. Grass pollen remains very low and shouldn't cause much trouble, while weed pollen is holding at a light level. Altogether, sensitive individuals may notice some mild effects, but most people should get through the day without significant discomfort. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to tick up slightly over the next couple of days before settling back down, which fits the season, as ragweed and related weeds typically become more active in late summer into fall. Grass pollen should stay consistently low through the coming days, offering little cause for concern. Tree pollen, though not tracked further out in this forecast, is already past its spring peak for species like maple and zelkova, so any lingering activity from oak or plane trees is likely to remain modest rather than intensify.

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 2 to 3 of 5.

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

Tree pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's in season now. 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. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.