Pollen in El Cajon, CA

About pollen in El Cajon

El Cajon is enjoying a quiet stretch when it comes to pollen today. Tree pollen readings are essentially flat, and there's nothing meaningful in the air from the usual local sources like Cupaniopsis, Prunus, Lophostemon, Koelreuteria, or Washingtonia. For most residents, this means little to no irritation from airborne pollen, and even those who are typically sensitive should find the day fairly comfortable. Looking ahead, the forecast suggests this calm should hold steady over the next several days, with tree pollen expected to remain minimal. This tracks with the season, since the main tree pollen surge in Southern California typically comes earlier in spring, well before late summer sets in. With grass pollen season also winding down by now and ragweed not yet a major factor locally, this is generally a low-pollen period overall, making it a good stretch for spending time outdoors without much concern about airborne allergens.

What to do today

• Pollen is minimal today, so it's a great time to be outside.
• No special pollen precautions are needed right now.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near El Cajon, 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 El Cajon. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Sweet gum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Pine

Pinus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ash

Fraxinus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Purple leaf plum

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Fruit tree

Prunus persica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Olive fruitless

Olea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Holly oak

Quercus ilex

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Coast live oak

Quercus agrifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Fruitless mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in El Cajon, CA today?

El Cajon, CA has no notable tree, grass, or weed pollen today.

What plants are causing allergies in El Cajon, CA?

The main sources right now are Cupaniopsis, Prunus, Lophostemon, Koelreuteria, and Washingtonia.