Pollen in Atlanta, GA

About pollen in Atlanta

Pollen counts around Atlanta are quiet today, with tree pollen sitting at essentially nothing. Anyone who usually struggles with seasonal allergies should get a welcome break, as there is little to no pollen in the air to trigger symptoms right now. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to stay calm, with tree pollen holding at this same low level in the coming days. This tracks with the season — most of Atlanta's common trees, including elm, maple, crape myrtle, cedar, and oak, are well past their active pollen-producing periods, with their next real surge not expected until trees begin to bloom again in spring.

What to do today

• Pollen is minimal today, so it's a great time to be outside.
• No special pollen precautions are needed right now.

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 has no notable tree, grass, or weed pollen today.

What plants are causing allergies in Atlanta, GA?

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