Low Pollen in Westminster, CA

About pollen in Westminster

Weed pollen is the most active influence in Westminster today, though the overall picture remains generally quiet. Both tree and grass pollen are running very low, so most people should notice little to nothing outdoors, while weed levels sit at a mild, low presence that could bring slight irritation for those who are especially sensitive. Looking ahead, this pattern is expected to hold over the next several days. Tree pollen fades further toward negligible levels, consistent with the season, since local varieties like oak, tristaniopsis, rhus, geijera, and melaleuca typically finish their active periods earlier in the year. Grass pollen should stay steady at a low level, and weed pollen may tick up slightly at times, which fits with early fall being a typical stretch for weed pollen to linger in Southern California.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Acer paxii

Acer paxii

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sawtooth zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Holly oak

Quercus ilex

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Honey locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Tulip tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Maidenhair tree

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Hollywood juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Shamel ash

Fraxinus uhdei

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

White mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Westminster, CA today?

Westminster, CA is at a low 2 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 Westminster, CA right now?

Weed pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Westminster, CA?

The main sources right now are Oak, Tristaniopsis, Rhus, Geijera, and Melaleuca. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.