Very Low Pollen in Austin, TX

About pollen in Austin

Pollen levels around Austin are quiet today. Tree pollen is absent, and both grass and weed pollen are running very low, so most people should move through the day without much irritation. If you tend to be sensitive, you might notice a faint trace of grass or weed pollen, but overall this is about as calm as conditions get. Looking ahead, expect little change through the next few days. Grass pollen should hold steady at a low level, while weed pollen is likely to creep up slightly by midweek, moving from very low to a mild, noticeable range for those who react to it. Tree pollen should stay quiet, which fits the season — oak, elm, ash, maple, and celtis trees typically release their heaviest pollen in spring, so late summer is a natural lull for them. Meanwhile, this is the time of year when weed pollen, including ragweed, starts to build ahead of its fall peak, so it's worth keeping an eye on if you're prone to seasonal symptoms.

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 grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Austin, TX right now?

Grass 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.