Pollen in Amherst, NY

About pollen in Amherst

Pollen levels in Amherst are quiet today, with tree pollen registering as absent. Anyone sensitive to maple, cherry and plum (Prunus), hornbeam (Carpinus), lilac (Syringa), or honeylocust can expect an easy day, since these trees are not releasing measurable pollen right now. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to stay at this low, effectively nonexistent level through the next several days. This tracks with the season, since most local trees finished their main pollen release back in spring and are now well past their peak. If you notice any seasonal discomfort this week, it is more likely tied to grass or other outdoor irritants than to trees.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Christine buisman elm

Ulmus carpinifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Hedge maple

Acer campestre

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common horsechestnut

Aesculus hippocastanum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Crimson king maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Kentucky coffee tree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Austrian pine

Pinus nigra

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Species elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Amherst, NY today?

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

What plants are causing allergies in Amherst, NY?

The main sources right now are Maple, Prunus, Carpinus, Syringa, and Honeylocust.