Very Low Pollen in Santa Ana, CA

About pollen in Santa Ana

Pollen levels in Santa Ana are quite mild today. Tree pollen is essentially absent, and grass pollen is present only in very small amounts, so most people should be able to go about their day without much concern. If you tend to be sensitive to grass pollen, you might notice a very slight effect, but for the majority of residents this is a low-impact day overall. Looking ahead, this calm pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with grass pollen staying at a similarly low, background level and tree pollen remaining quiet. This fits the typical seasonal rhythm for the area: local trees such as Jacaranda, Liquidambar, and Prunus have already had their main pollen release earlier in the year, and Syagrus and Lophostemon aren't contributing much right now either. With summer underway, grass remains the main source of pollen, though at these modest levels it shouldn't cause significant trouble for most people.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ornamental pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Aristocrat pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Afghan pine

Pinus eldarica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Holly oak

Quercus ilex

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Hollywood juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

White alder

Alnus rhombifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Olive

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Santa Ana, CA today?

Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, CA?

The main sources right now are Syagrus, Jacaranda, Liquidambar, Prunus, and Lophostemon.