Very Low Pollen in Torrance, CA

About pollen in Torrance

Pollen levels in Torrance are quiet today. Tree pollen is essentially absent, and weeds are registering only a very low presence. For most people, this should mean little to no irritation, even for those who are typically sensitive to seasonal pollen. Looking ahead, this calm pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with weed pollen staying at a low, consistent level and tree pollen remaining a non-issue. This lull fits the season, since local trees such as Pyrus, Ginkgo, Prunus, Cupaniopsis, and Macadamia typically release their pollen in spring and are dormant this time of year. With grass season winding down and ragweed and other late-summer weeds only beginning to stir, outdoor conditions should stay comfortable for the near future.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Black locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Oak species

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Hollywood twisted juniper

Juniperus

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Olive

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus pissardii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pine species

Pinus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Paper birch

Betula papyrifera

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Torrance, CA today?

Torrance, CA is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Torrance, CA right now?

Weed 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 Torrance, CA?

The main sources right now are Pyrus, Ginkgo, Prunus, Cupaniopsis, and Macadamia.