Very Low Pollen in Mid-City, CA

About pollen in Mid-City

Tree pollen is the only category registering activity in Mid-City today, and it remains at a very low level. This is a quiet stretch for allergy sufferers, with little in the way of tree pollen likely to cause noticeable symptoms, even for those who tend to be sensitive. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady at this low level over the next several days, with no significant rise anticipated. This tracks with the season, as the main tree pollen surge from species like Plane, Tristania, Maple, Ficus, and Oak typically occurs in spring and has largely wound down by midsummer. For now, air quality with respect to tree pollen should remain calm and easy to manage.

What to do today

• Pollen is low today, so it's a good day for outdoor activities.
• If you're sensitive, rinsing off after time outside still helps.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Mid-City, 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 Mid-City. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Glossy privet

Ligustrum lucidum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Chinese evergreen elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

London plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Carolina laurel cherry

Prunus caroliniana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

California sycamore

Platanus racemosa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak species

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus pissardii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Arizona ash

Fraxinus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Evergreen pear

Pyrus kawakamii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Flowering plum

Prunus blireiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Italian stone pine

Pinus pinea

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Aleppo pine

Pinus halepensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Mid-City, CA today?

Mid-City, CA is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Mid-City, 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 Mid-City, CA?

The main sources right now are Plane, Tristania, Maple, Ficus, and Oak.