Low Pollen in Atlanta, GA

About pollen in Atlanta

Weed pollen is the main contributor to Atlanta's pollen picture today, though overall levels remain low. Tree pollen is barely registering, so anyone sensitive to weeds may notice mild effects, while those bothered by trees should have an easy day. Looking ahead, this pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with weed pollen staying at a low, manageable level and tree pollen continuing to sit near the bottom of the scale. This lines up with the season: mid-August typically falls in a quieter stretch for trees like elm, maple, crape myrtle, cedar, and oak, with their heavier pollen releases well behind us until next spring. Meanwhile, weeds are just beginning their gradual climb toward the more active ragweed season that tends to build through late summer and into fall, so it's worth keeping an eye on how these numbers shift in the coming weeks.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Maple

Acer buergerianum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus nuttallii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus alba

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus falcata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus lyrata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Elm

Ulmus alata

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Liriodendron

Liriodendron tulipifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Juniper

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Atlanta, GA today?

Atlanta, GA is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Atlanta, GA right now?

Weed 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 Atlanta, GA?

The main sources right now are Elm, Maple, Lagerstroemia, Cedrus, and Oak.