Low Pollen in Santa Monica, CA

About pollen in Santa Monica

Weed pollen is the main presence in Santa Monica today, though it remains at a low level that most people won't notice. Grass is nearly absent, registering only a trace, and tree pollen is quiet with no activity to speak of. Overall, this adds up to an easy day for allergy sufferers, with little reason for concern. Looking ahead, this pattern should hold steady through the next several days. Weed pollen may tick up slightly at times but is expected to stay in the low range, while grass continues to linger at a very low level. Tree pollen should remain absent, which fits the season, since local trees like Prunus, Washingtonia, Eucalyptus, Plane, and Pine typically release their pollen in spring rather than fall. The late-season weed presence, on the other hand, is typical for this time of year as autumn weed pollen makes its final appearances before tapering off.

What to do today

• It's a good day for outdoor activities since pollen levels are low.
• Do you know which plants cause your pollen allergy? Check out the pollen data to be prepared.

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 is at a low 2 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 Santa Monica, CA right now?

Weed pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Santa Monica, CA?

The main sources right now are Prunus, Washingtonia, Eucalyptus, Plane, and Pine. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.