High Pollen in Atlanta, GA

About pollen in Atlanta

Weed pollen is the main concern in Atlanta today, running high enough to cause noticeable symptoms for those who are sensitive. Grass remains in the low range, while tree pollen is barely registering this time of year, so most of today's discomfort will trace back to weeds rather than anything blooming overhead. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to stay high over the next couple of days before easing slightly toward the end of the forecast window. Grass should hold steady at a low level with a slight dip later on, and tree pollen will likely remain minimal throughout, which is typical for early fall once species like elm, maple, crape myrtle, cedar, and oak have finished their active seasons. This lines up with the broader seasonal pattern, as late September is peak time for ragweed and other weeds, with tree and grass pollen mostly quiet until their usual spring and early summer windows return.

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 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 high 4 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 0 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta, GA?

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