Very Low Pollen in Brooklyn, NY

About pollen in Brooklyn

Pollen levels across Brooklyn are quiet today, with both tree and weed sources reading very low. Neither should cause much trouble for most people, and even those with sensitivities are likely to get through the day with little to no irritation. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady over the next several days, with tree pollen staying minimal and weed pollen ticking up slightly to a still-modest level midweek before easing back down. This tracks with the season: local trees like maple, honeylocust, and Callery pear (Pyrus) finished their pollen release back in spring, so any tree pollen detected now is background level rather than a real seasonal push. As late summer moves along, keep in mind that ragweed and other weeds tend to become more active in the coming weeks, so it's worth watching for that shift as we head toward fall.

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

Is tree pollen high in Brooklyn, NY 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 Brooklyn, NY?

The main sources right now are Honeylocust, Styphnolobium, Liriodendron, Maple, and Pyrus. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.