Very Low Pollen in Bloomington, MN

About pollen in Bloomington

Pollen levels around Bloomington are quiet today, with both tree and weed sources holding at very low levels. Most people should be able to go about outdoor plans without much concern, and those with sensitivities are unlikely to notice much of an effect. That calm is expected to be short-lived, however. Tree pollen is set to tick up over the next couple of days before easing again, while weed pollen looks poised to climb more sharply, reaching noticeable levels through midweek before a brief dip and another rise by the end of the forecast window. This pattern fits the season: with August underway, tree pollen from species like oak, ash, and maple is largely winding down, while weeds — ragweed in particular — are moving into their peak stretch through late summer and into fall. Anyone sensitive to ragweed should expect conditions to become more bothersome in the coming days.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Bloomington, MN today?

Bloomington, MN is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 4 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Bloomington, MN right now?

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

What plants are causing allergies in Bloomington, MN?

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