Very Low Pollen in Hawthorne, CA

About pollen in Hawthorne

Pollen activity in Hawthorne is minimal today. Tree pollen is absent, while grass and weed pollen are both present only at very low levels. For most people, this should mean little to no irritation, though those with heightened sensitivity might notice a faint effect from the grass or weed pollen in the air. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to stay essentially the same over the next several days, with grass and weed pollen holding steady at low levels and tree pollen remaining quiet. This fits the season — local trees such as magnolia and jacaranda typically release their pollen in spring, so it makes sense that tree activity is at rest this time of year. Overall, allergy sufferers in the area can expect a calm stretch with no significant changes on the horizon.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Carolina laurel cherry

Prunus caroliniana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Glossy privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Lombardy poplar

Populus nigra

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Oak species

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Peach

Prunus persica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Weeping willow

Salix babylonica

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Tulip tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus pissardii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Hawthorne, CA today?

Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, CA?

The main sources right now are Ceratonia, Albizia, Cupaniopsis, Magnolia, and Jacaranda.