Low Pollen in Huntington Beach, CA

About pollen in Huntington Beach

Tree pollen is the only category showing activity in Huntington Beach today, and it remains at a low level. Most people should get through the day without much irritation, though those who are especially sensitive to tree pollen may notice mild symptoms, particularly outdoors in the morning or during light winds. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to hold steady at this same low level over the next stretch of days. This is typical for midsummer in the area, as the region's palm varieties, including Queen, Windmill, Date, Mexican Fan, and King palms, tend to release pollen intermittently through the warmer months rather than showing the sharp spring surge seen with many other tree species. Grass and weed pollen aren't registering any activity at the moment, so overall exposure should stay manageable for now.

What to do today

• Pollen is low today and most people won't have symptoms.
• If you're sensitive, rinse off and change clothes after being outdoors.

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Canary island pine

Pinus canariensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ornamental pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Arizona ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Peach

Prunus persica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese black pine

Pinus thunbergii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Olive

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Chinese 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

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Huntington Beach, CA today?

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

Is tree pollen high in Huntington Beach, CA right now?

Tree pollen is low today at 2 of 5. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Huntington Beach, CA?

The main sources right now are Syagrus, Trachycarpus, Phoenix, Washingtonia, and Archontophoenix.