Very Low Pollen in Amherst, NY

About pollen in Amherst

Pollen levels across Amherst are low today, with both tree and grass pollen registering at the very low end of the scale and an overall index of 1. Tree contributions from species like maple, Prunus, Carpinus, Syringa, and honeylocust have eased well past their spring peak, so they're playing only a minor role now. Grass is the type to watch as we move into early summer, and while it stays very low for the next couple of days, the forecast shows a brief uptick to low-moderate midweek before settling back down. Weed pollen isn't being tracked in the current data, though ragweed typically doesn't become a factor until later in the summer. Overall, expect generally quiet conditions with only a modest, short-lived rise in grass pollen ahead.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

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 is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Amherst, NY right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Amherst, NY?

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