Very Low Pollen in Oakland, CA

About pollen in Oakland

Pollen levels around Oakland are quiet today. Tree pollen is absent entirely, while grass and weed pollen are both present only in trace amounts. Most people, even those with sensitivities, should find little to notice outdoors right now. Looking ahead, this calm pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with grass and weed pollen staying at low, barely noticeable levels. Tree pollen should remain a non-issue as well, which fits the season—local trees such as plane, ash, and prunus typically release their pollen in spring rather than fall. Weed pollen often lingers longer into autumn, but current readings suggest nothing significant is building for now.

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 grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Oakland, 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 Oakland, CA?

The main sources right now are Plane, Ash, Lophostemon, Prunus, and Cercis.