Low Pollen in Alexandria, VA

About pollen in Alexandria

Grass pollen is the main driver in Alexandria today, sitting at a moderate level (3) and accounting for the overall moderate reading. Tree pollen has dropped to none, so the oak, elm, maple, plane, and liriodendron that dominate the spring season are no longer contributing. The forecast points to a modest easing ahead, with grass slipping from 3 today to 2 for the remainder of the five-day window. This fits the seasonal pattern, as grass tends to lead through late spring and early summer once the spring tree peak has passed. Weed pollen is not reported in today's data, though ragweed typically becomes a factor later in the summer and into fall.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Willow oak

Quercus phellos

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London plane tree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Okame cherry

Prunus L.

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Rotundiloba sweetgum

Liquidambar L.

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Kwanzan cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Hedge maple

Acer campestre

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Alexandria, VA today?

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

Is grass pollen high in Alexandria, VA right now?

Grass pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Alexandria, VA?

The main sources right now are Oak, Elm, Maple, Plane, and Liriodendron.