Very Low Pollen in Van Nuys, CA

About pollen in Van Nuys

Pollen levels in Van Nuys are quiet today, with both tree and weed sources holding at very low levels. Most people should be able to move through the day without much notice of allergy symptoms, and those with sensitivities are unlikely to feel much effect from what's in the air right now. Looking ahead, tree pollen should stay low, which fits the season since local species like Washingnonia, Ash, Mulberry, Maple, and Calocedrus have largely finished their heavier release earlier in the year. Weed pollen, on the other hand, is expected to inch up slightly over the next several days, moving from very low into a more moderate range. This gradual rise lines up with the typical late-summer pattern, as weeds tend to become more active heading into fall. It's worth keeping an eye on that shift if you're prone to weed-related symptoms.

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 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 very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

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

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Van Nuys, CA?

The main sources right now are Washingtonia, Ash, Mulberry, Maple, and Calocedrus.