High Pollen in Arlington, TX

About pollen in Arlington

Pollen levels are running high across the board in Arlington today, with tree and weed pollen both pushing into the bothersome range and grass close behind at a moderate level. If you tend to react to airborne pollen, today is likely to bring noticeable symptoms, particularly from tree and weed sources working together. Looking ahead, expect some relief by midweek as tree and weed levels ease off substantially before climbing back up toward the end of the five-day stretch. Grass pollen is set to stay fairly steady throughout, hovering between moderate and high. This pattern fits the season—weeds like ragweed are typically most active in late summer into fall, while any lingering tree pollen this time of year, from sources such as oak, elm, and hickory, tends to be more sporadic than the heavy spring peaks. Those sensitive to multiple pollen types should be prepared for a bumpier few days ahead, with the clearest stretch likely mid-week.

What to do today

• Avoid mowing the lawn and raking leaves.
• When driving the car, close your windows and turn the air conditioning system to recirculation mode.
• Keep your windows closed and turn on your air purifier or air conditioning.
• Consider staying indoors during the peak pollen hours (morning and early afternoon).

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Arlington, 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 Arlington. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Elm

Ulmus crassifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus muehlenbergii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pine

Pinus eldarica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Juniper

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Styphnolobium

Styphnolobium affine

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pine

Pinus taeda

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus stellata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus mexicana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pine

Pinus nigra

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pine

Pinus elliottii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Hickory

Carya illinoinensis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Arlington, TX today?

Arlington, TX is at a high 4 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Arlington, TX right now?

Weed pollen is high today at 4 of 5, and it's in season now. Many allergy sufferers will have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Arlington, TX?

The main sources right now are Oak, Elm, Hickory, Taxodium, and Catalpa. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.