Low Pollen in Arlington, VA

About pollen in Arlington

Pollen levels across Arlington are modest today, with both tree and grass each registering Low on the index and the overall reading sitting at Low as well. Grass is the type to watch heading into early summer, and the five-day forecast holds it steady at Low throughout, so no notable swings are expected. Tree pollen is also Low for now, with no forecast data available to signal a change, which fits the seasonal pattern as the spring peak from oak, maple, hackberry (Celtis), birch, and sweetgum (Liquidambar) winds down. This time of year typically favors grass over trees, and the current numbers reflect that transition. Weed pollen is not being tracked here, so ragweed season remains a later-summer concern rather than a factor today.

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 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 low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Arlington, VA right now?

Grass 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 Arlington, VA?

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