Low Pollen in Chinatown, NY

About pollen in Chinatown

Weed pollen is the most active type in Chinatown today, though it remains at a low level that most people should be able to tolerate without much trouble. Tree pollen is running very low, so it's not a significant factor right now. Overall, this is a fairly easy day for allergy sufferers, with only mild potential for irritation among those especially sensitive to weeds. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to stay minimal through the next several days, offering little concern for those affected by species like elm, oak, linden, and zelkova, which are well past their active season. Weed pollen should hold in the low range as well, with a slight uptick possible later in the stretch. This pattern fits the time of year, as late summer typically sees quieter tree activity while weed pollen, including early ragweed, begins its gradual climb toward the more prominent fall season.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Silver linden

Tilia tomentosa

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Crimson king maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Chinatown, NY today?

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

Weed 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 Chinatown, NY?

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