High Pollen in Arlington, VA

About pollen in Arlington

Weed pollen is the main driver of today's allergy conditions in Arlington, with levels running high. Anyone sensitive to ragweed and similar late-season weeds should expect symptoms to be fairly noticeable, especially outdoors during the afternoon. Tree pollen is absent right now, so those with tree-related allergies can expect a reprieve on that front. Looking ahead, weed pollen should ease over the next couple of days before settling into a milder, more tolerable range by midweek. This pattern fits the season well: early October is typically when ragweed and other fall weeds wind down their peak activity. Tree pollen from species like oak, maple, and the Prunus and Malus family is not a concern at this time of year and won't become active again until closer to spring.

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.

Willow oak

Quercus phellos

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London plane tree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Kwanzan cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Okame cherry

Prunus L.

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Hedge maple

Acer campestre

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Arlington, VA today?

Arlington, VA 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, VA right now?

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

What plants are causing allergies in Arlington, VA?

The main sources right now are Koelreuteria, Prunus, Maple, Malus, and Oak.