Pollen in Alexandria, VA

About pollen in Alexandria

Pollen is essentially quiet across Alexandria today. Tree pollen, the only category being measured right now, is reading at none, so those who usually react to oak, elm, maple, plane, or tulip poplar (liriodendron) should find the air calm and easy to breathe. Looking ahead, this low pattern is expected to hold over the next several days, which fits the season well. Mid-November is a natural lull for pollen in this region, with trees having gone dormant after their spring release and grass and ragweed season long finished. Enjoy the clear conditions while they last, as these quiet stretches are typical until local trees begin stirring again in late winter or early spring.

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 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 has no notable tree, grass, or weed pollen today.

What plants are causing allergies in Alexandria, VA?

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