Pollen in Santa Monica, CA

About pollen in Santa Monica

Pollen is essentially quiet across Santa Monica today. Tree pollen, the only type being measured right now, is reading at none, so anyone prone to seasonal irritation should get a comfortable day with little to no plant-driven trigger in the air. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady at this low level over the coming days, with no significant rise on the horizon. This tracks with the season — local trees such as Prunus, Washingtonia, Eucalyptus, Plane, and Pine typically stay dormant through the fall and won't become active contributors until pollen season ramps up again in spring. For now, there's little reason to expect tree pollen to cause problems.

What to do today

• Pollen is minimal today, so it's a great time to be outside.
• No special pollen precautions are needed right now.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Santa Monica, 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 Monica. 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 Monica: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Japanese black pine

Pinus thunbergiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Glossy privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Torrey pine

Pinus torreyana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Monterey pine

Pinus radiata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

European white birch

Betula alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus pissardii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Oak species

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

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

Santa Monica, CA has no notable tree, grass, or weed pollen today.

What plants are causing allergies in Santa Monica, CA?

The main sources right now are Prunus, Washingtonia, Eucalyptus, Plane, and Pine.