Moderate Pollen in Van Nuys, CA

About pollen in Van Nuys

Weed pollen is the main driver of today's conditions in Van Nuys, sitting at a moderate level that sensitive individuals will likely notice. Grass is present but at a very low level, contributing little to overall discomfort, and tree pollen is essentially absent right now. For most people, today should feel relatively manageable, though those with weed allergies may want to plan accordingly. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold steady over the next couple of days before easing slightly toward the lower end of moderate later in the week. Grass should remain consistently low throughout the period, and tree pollen is expected to stay quiet. This pattern fits the season well: local trees like ficus, ash, melia, carob, and queen palm have finished their spring pollen push, and with fall underway, weeds are naturally more active while grass and tree pollen take a back seat until conditions shift again later in the year.

What to do today

• It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
• When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
• Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
• If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
• Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

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 moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

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

Weed pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's in season now. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Van Nuys, CA?

The main sources right now are Ficus, Ash, Melia, Ceratonia, and Arecastrum. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.