Very Low Pollen in Austin, TX

About pollen in Austin

Pollen activity around Austin is quiet today. Both tree and weed sources are registering at very low levels, so most people should be able to go about outdoor plans without much trouble. If you tend to be sensitive, you might notice a faint trace in the air, but for the majority of residents this is a low-impact day. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady through the next few days, with tree and weed pollen both staying in the very low range. This fits the season — Austin's oak, elm, ash, and other common trees are well past their active stretch, which typically builds in late winter and peaks in spring, while any residual weed pollen this time of year tends to be minor as fall transitions toward winter. No significant changes are expected in the near term.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Austin, 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 Austin. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Southern live oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cedar elm

Ulmus crassifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Shumard oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pecan

Carya illinoinensis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Escarpment live oak

Quercus fusiformis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Texas ash

Fraxinus texensis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Sugarberry

Celtis laevigata

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ornamental pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Bigtooth maple

Acer grandidentatum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Monterey oak

Quercus polymorpha

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chinquapin oak

Quercus muehlenbergii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Mexican sycamore

Platanus mexicana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Bradford pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

White mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Austin, TX today?

Austin, TX is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Austin, TX right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Austin, TX?

The main sources right now are Oak, Celtis, Elm, Ash, and Maple.