Very Low Pollen in Brooklyn, NY

About pollen in Brooklyn

Pollen levels across Brooklyn are quiet today. Tree pollen is absent entirely, and weed pollen is only barely present, registering at a very low level that most people won't notice at all. Overall, this is about as calm as the air gets, so symptoms should be minimal for even those with sensitivities. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to stay flat and inactive over the next few days, which fits the season, since local trees like maple, Callery pear, and honeylocust have long finished releasing pollen for the year and won't stir again until spring. Weed pollen, on the other hand, is likely to inch upward slightly, moving from very low to a mild, noticeable level as we move deeper into the fall ragweed season. Anyone who reacts to weed pollen may want to keep an eye on that gradual uptick 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 Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Eastern redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ash

Fraxinus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Brooklyn, NY today?

Brooklyn, NY is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Brooklyn, NY right now?

Weed 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 Brooklyn, NY?

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