Low Pollen in Borough Park, NY

About pollen in Borough Park

Weed pollen is the only real presence in Borough Park today, and it's sitting at a low level. Most people won't notice much of anything, though those with a strong sensitivity to ragweed and related weeds may pick up on it. Tree pollen is essentially absent right now, so oak, maple, and the other local trees are not contributing to the count. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold steady at this same low level through the next several days, so no significant change is on the horizon. This fits the season well, as early fall in the Northeast is typically dominated by weeds like ragweed while tree pollen from species such as oak, maple, and plane remains dormant until spring. Overall, conditions should stay mild and manageable for the near future.

What to do today

• It's a good day for outdoor activities since pollen levels are low.
• Do you know which plants cause your pollen allergy? Check out the pollen data to be prepared.

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Eastern redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Borough Park, NY today?

Borough Park, NY is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Borough Park, NY right now?

Weed pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Borough Park, NY?

The main sources right now are Oak, Prunus, Maple, Pyrus, and Plane. Ragweed (Asteraceae (the daisy family), Late summer, fall) is actively pollinating.