What is the pollen count in Sacramento, CA today?

Sacramento, CA is at a moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Sacramento, CA right now?

Weed pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's in season now. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Sacramento, CA?

The main sources right now are Maple, Ailanthus, Albizia, Alder, and Birch. Ragweed (Asteraceae (the daisy family), Late summer, fall) is actively pollinating.

Moderate Pollen in Sacramento, CA

Moderate today, mostly weed pollen.

Last updated October 9, 2026

Today's indexModerate

TreeNone

GrassVery Lowoff-season

WeedModeratein season

Driving it today

MapleAcerAilanthusAilanthusAlbiziaAlbiziaAlderAlnusBirchBetulaRagweed

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About pollen in Sacramento

Weed pollen is the main source of irritation in Sacramento today, sitting at a moderate level that sensitive individuals will likely notice. Grass remains very low and essentially a non-issue, while tree pollen is absent entirely, so most of today's allergy discomfort, if any, traces back to weeds rather than blooming trees or grasses. Looking ahead, weed pollen should ease slightly over the next several days, settling into a low-to-moderate range rather than climbing further. Grass is expected to hold steady at its current minimal level, and tree pollen looks to stay quiet for now. This pattern fits the season well: with maple, ailanthus, albizia, alder, and birch trees long past their spring release, autumn's lingering weed pollen remains the dominant factor shaping air quality for allergy sufferers in the area.

What to do today

It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Sacramento, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

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Top tree-pollen sources

The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Sacramento. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

2,565 pollen-relevant trees nearby drive today's tree-pollen reading.

Meet the trees near you

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