Very Low Pollen in Glendale, CA

About pollen in Glendale

Pollen levels in Glendale are quite mild today. Tree pollen is absent entirely, while both grass and weed pollen are registering at very low levels. For most people, this means little to no irritation, though those with heightened sensitivity might notice a faint trace of grass or weed pollen in the air. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to stay steady over the next several days, with grass and weed pollen holding at low levels and tree pollen remaining quiet. This fits the season well: trees such as magnolia, eucalyptus, acacia, Washingtonia palm, and liquidambar typically release their heaviest pollen in spring, so their dormancy now is expected. Grass pollen usually tapers off after late spring and early summer, and weed pollen, including ragweed, tends to peak in late summer and early fall before settling down — which lines up with the calm, low-level readings we're seeing this week.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Oak species

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Glossy privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Japanese black pine

Pinus thunbergiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Monterey pine

Pinus radiata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus pissardii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Glendale, CA today?

Glendale, 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 Glendale, 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 Glendale, CA?

The main sources right now are Magnolia, Eucalyptus, Acacia, Washingtonia, and Liquidambar.