Low Pollen in Canarsie, NY

About pollen in Canarsie

Pollen levels in Canarsie remain low today. Tree pollen is the more active of the two categories, though it's still light enough that most people won't notice much of anything, while weed pollen is running very low and unlikely to cause any trouble. Overall, it's a comfortable day for spending time outdoors. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to ease slightly over the next several days, and weed levels should hold steady at their current low point. This lull fits the season well: the trees around the neighborhood, including plane, maple, oak, ash, and zelkova, finished their heaviest pollen release back in spring, so late summer tends to be quieter on that front. Weed pollen, particularly ragweed, typically builds toward its peak later in the season, so while conditions are mild for now, it's worth keeping an eye on how things shift as we move into fall.

What to do today

• Pollen is low today and most people won't have symptoms.
• If you're sensitive, rinse off and change clothes after being outdoors.

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Canarsie: 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

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Eastern redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Ash

Fraxinus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Canarsie, NY today?

Canarsie, NY is at a low 2 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 Canarsie, NY right now?

Tree pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Canarsie, NY?

The main sources right now are Plane, Maple, Oak, Ash, and Zelkova.