Low Pollen in San Diego, CA

About pollen in San Diego

Tree pollen is the more active category around San Diego today, though it remains at a low level overall, so most people should get through the day without much irritation. Grass pollen is barely registering, sitting at a very low level. Trees such as jacaranda, podocarpus, cupaniopsis, silver palm, and syzygium are the main local contributors, but current amounts are mild enough that only those with heightened sensitivity are likely to notice any effect. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady over the next few days, with grass pollen staying at a consistently very low level and no significant swings anticipated. This fits the seasonal pattern for midsummer in San Diego, where the spring tree pollen surge has largely faded and grass pollen tends to stay subdued through this stretch. Overall, allergy sufferers should find this a relatively calm period, with no major changes on the horizon.

What to do today

• Pollen is low today and most people won't have symptoms.
• If you're sensitive, rinse off and change clothes after being outdoors.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near San Diego, 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 San Diego. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Sweet gum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Pine

Pinus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ash

Fraxinus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Purple leaf plum

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Fruit tree

Prunus persica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Olive fruitless

Olea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

Holly oak

Quercus ilex

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Coast live oak

Quercus agrifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in San Diego, CA today?

San Diego, CA is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in San Diego, CA right now?

Tree pollen is low today at 2 of 5. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in San Diego, CA?

The main sources right now are Jacaranda, Podocarpus, Cupaniopsis, Syagrus, and Syzygium.