Very Low Pollen in Oakland, CA

About pollen in Oakland

Pollen levels around Oakland are quiet today, with both tree and weed sources holding at very low levels. Neither is likely to cause much trouble for most people, including those who are usually sensitive. It is a fairly easy day to be outdoors without much concern about allergy symptoms. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to stay steady at a low level over the next several days, so no significant changes are anticipated there. Tree pollen also remains quiet for now, which fits the seasonal pattern, since local trees such as plane, ficus, and ginkgo typically show their heaviest activity earlier in the year rather than in mid-August. With late summer underway, it is worth keeping an eye on weed pollen as the season progresses, though conditions currently point to a calm stretch overall.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus L.

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ash

Fraxinus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Hackberry

Celtis L.

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ligustrum

Ligustrum japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus ilex

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer L.

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer macrophyllum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ligustrum

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Oakland, CA today?

Oakland, CA is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Oakland, CA right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Oakland, CA?

The main sources right now are Plane, Lophostemon, Ficus, Callistemon, and Ginkgo.