Very Low Pollen in Koreatown, CA

About pollen in Koreatown

Pollen levels across Koreatown are quiet today. Tree pollen is essentially absent, and grass pollen is registering only very lightly. For most people, this should be an easy day outdoors, with little to no irritation expected even for those who are typically sensitive to grass. Looking ahead, this calm pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with grass staying at a similarly low, mild level and tree pollen remaining absent. This fits with the season: local trees such as oak, jacaranda, ficus, and lagerstroemia have largely finished their heavier pollen release for the year, and grass typically lingers at low background levels through the summer before ragweed and other weeds become more relevant later in the season.

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 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 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 Koreatown, 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 Koreatown, CA?

The main sources right now are Oak, Jacaranda, Cinnamomum, Ficus, and Lagerstroemia.