Low Pollen in Alexandria, VA

About pollen in Alexandria

Weed pollen is the main contributor to today's count in Alexandria, though it remains at a low level overall. Tree pollen is barely present, so those with sensitivities should notice little from that source. Altogether, conditions are mild and most people should be able to go about outdoor activities without much irritation. Looking ahead, this pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with tree pollen staying negligible and weed pollen hovering in the low range, ticking up slightly on a couple of days. This is typical for mid-August, when familiar spring trees like oak, elm, maple, plane, and tulip poplar (liriodendron) are dormant and the season's attention shifts toward weeds such as ragweed, which tends to build through late summer and into fall. For now, though, sensitive individuals should find this a fairly easy stretch.

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 weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Alexandria, VA right now?

Weed 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.