Low Pollen in Glendale, CA

About pollen in Glendale

Grass pollen is the main story in Glendale today, though it remains at a low level overall. Tree pollen is quiet, so most people should get through the day without much irritation. Those who are especially sensitive to grass may notice mild symptoms outdoors, but for the general population this is a fairly easy day for breathing and being outside. Looking ahead, grass pollen is expected to ease slightly and hold at a low level over the next several days, while tree pollen stays absent. This lines up with the seasonal pattern for the area: local trees like magnolia, eucalyptus, acacia, Washingtonia palm, and liquidambar have already had their heavier pollen periods earlier in the year, and summer tends to bring a calmer stretch before weeds pick up later in the season. For now, conditions look manageable with no significant changes on the horizon.

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 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 low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Glendale, 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 Glendale, CA?

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