Very Low Pollen in Universal City, CA

Very low today, mostly weed pollen.

Last updated August 15, 2026

Today's index1out of 5Very Low
TreeNone
WeedVery Lowoff-season

Driving it today

PinePinusTrachycarpusTrachycarpusJuniperJuniperusWashingtoniaWashingtoniaEucalyptusEucalyptus

Forecast

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About pollen in Universal City

Pollen is quiet across Universal City today. Tree pollen is essentially absent, and weeds are running very low as well, so most people should not notice any effects even if they're sensitive. Overall, it is a comfortable day to be outside with little concern for allergy flare-ups. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to stay flat over the next few days, which is typical for mid-August since local trees like pine, juniper, and eucalyptus have already had their main release earlier in the year. Weed pollen, on the other hand, is showing a slight upward drift, moving from very low toward a mild, noticeable level by the end of the forecast window. This gradual rise fits the seasonal pattern, as late summer tends to bring weeds into their more active stretch heading into fall.

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 Universal City, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

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Top tree-pollen sources

The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Universal City. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

248 pollen-relevant trees nearby drive today's tree-pollen reading.

  • PinePinus71%
  • Trachycarpus14%
  • JuniperJuniperus9%
  • Washingtonia3%
  • Eucalyptus2%
  • AshFraxinus1%

Meet the trees near you

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

Chinese evergreen elm

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
American sweetgum

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
London plane

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Evergreen pear

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Chinese elm

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
American elm

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Oak species

Oak species

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Shamel ash

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Carolina laurel cherry

Carolina laurel cherry

Prunus caroliniana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Siberian elm

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
California sycamore

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Canary island pine

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Monterey pine

Monterey pine

Pinus radiata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Aleppo pine

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Italian stone pine

Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Japanese black pine

Japanese black pine

Pinus thunbergiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Universal City, CA today?
Universal City, CA is at a very low 1 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 Universal City, 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 Universal City, CA?
The main sources right now are Pine, Trachycarpus, Juniper, Washingtonia, and Eucalyptus.