Low Pollen in Koreatown, CA

About pollen in Koreatown

Pollen levels in Koreatown are on the mild side today. Weeds are the most active category, sitting at a low level, while grass is barely present and tree pollen is absent altogether. Most people should get through the day without much irritation, though those who are especially sensitive to weed pollen may notice a mild effect. Looking ahead, this pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with weed pollen easing slightly and grass staying at a very low, consistent level. Tree pollen should remain quiet throughout, which fits the season, since local varieties like oak, jacaranda, ficus, cinnamomum, and crape myrtle typically release most of their pollen back in spring. Overall, conditions are set to stay calm and manageable through the week.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak species

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Monterey pine

Pinus radiata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese black pine

Pinus thunbergiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Carolina laurel cherry

Prunus caroliniana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Juniper species

Juniperus

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Koreatown, CA today?

Koreatown, CA is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Koreatown, CA right now?

Weed pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Koreatown, CA?

The main sources right now are Oak, Jacaranda, Cinnamomum, Ficus, and Lagerstroemia. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.