Very Low Pollen in Palmdale, CA

Very low today, mostly weed pollen.

Last updated August 15, 2026

Today's index1out of 5Very Low
WeedVery Lowoff-season

What to do today

  • Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Forecast

Sun
1
Mon
1
Tue
2
Wed
2

About pollen in Palmdale

Pollen levels in Palmdale are very low today, with weeds the only category showing any activity, and even that is minimal. Most people should be able to spend time outdoors without much irritation, including those who typically react to weed pollen. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to remain very low through most of the week, with only a slight uptick toward the end of the five-day period. This lines up with the seasonal pattern for the high desert region, where spring bloomers like sycamore, oak, and juniper have long finished releasing pollen, and the late-summer rise in weed pollen — including species like sagebrush and Russian thistle — is just beginning to stir ahead of the more active ragweed and weed season this fall.

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Palmdale, CA today?
Palmdale, CA is at a very low 1 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 Palmdale, CA right now?
Weed pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.