Low Pollen in Van Nuys, CA

About pollen in Van Nuys

Grass pollen is the main driver in Van Nuys today, sitting at a Low level on the index, while tree pollen has dropped to Very Low and weed pollen remains unreported. Overall conditions register as Low, so it's a relatively quiet day for airborne pollen. The forecast holds grass steady at the same Low reading across the next five days, suggesting no notable change in the near term. This tracks with the season, as grass pollen typically runs highest through late spring and early summer. The local allergenic trees—Washingtonia, Ash, Mulberry, Maple, and Calocedrus—are contributing little now, consistent with tree pollen having peaked earlier in spring.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese black pine

Pinus thunbergiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Olive

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

White birch

Betula pendula

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Hollywood juniper

Juniperus

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Live oak

Quercus agrifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Monterey pine

Pinus radiata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

So. california black walnut

Juglans californica

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Peach

Prunus persica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Van Nuys, CA today?

Van Nuys, CA is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Van Nuys, CA right now?

Grass pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Van Nuys, CA?

The main sources right now are Ficus, Ash, Melia, Ceratonia, and Arecastrum.