Low Pollen in Los Angeles, CA

About pollen in Los Angeles

Grass pollen is the main contributor to today's count in Los Angeles, though levels remain low and should be only mildly noticeable, even for those with sensitivities. Tree pollen is essentially absent right now, so anyone reacting to airborne pollen today is most likely responding to grasses rather than trees. Looking ahead, grass pollen is expected to hold steady at a low level over the next several days, so no significant change in symptoms is anticipated. Tree pollen typically peaks earlier in the year, and with trees like Grevillea, Brachychiton, Podocarpus, Eucalyptus, and Pyrus now largely past their heaviest release for the season, it makes sense that tree counts are quiet. Grass, on the other hand, tends to stay active through late spring and into summer, which fits the pattern we're seeing now as we move into July.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Oak species

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Glossy privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Modesto ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese black pine

Pinus thunbergiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus pissardii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Arizona ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Holly oak

Quercus ilex

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Western catalpa

Catalpa speciosa

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Los Angeles, CA today?

Los Angeles, CA is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, CA?

The main sources right now are Grevillea, Brachychiton, Podocarpus, Eucalyptus, and Pyrus.