Very Low Pollen in Chinatown, NY

About pollen in Chinatown

Pollen levels around Chinatown are quiet today. Tree pollen is absent entirely, while grass pollen is registering only a very low presence. For most people, this means little to no irritation, though those who are especially sensitive to grass might notice a mild effect if spending extended time outdoors. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady over the next few days, with grass pollen remaining light and tree pollen staying inactive. This tracks with the season: local trees such as oak, honeylocust, ginkgo, styphnolobium, and elm typically finish their pollen release well before midsummer, so their dormancy now is expected. Grass pollen can linger into early summer before tapering off, which fits the low levels being seen currently. Overall, it's a calm stretch for allergy sufferers in the city.

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 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 very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Chinatown, NY right now?

Grass pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Chinatown, NY?

The main sources right now are Oak, Honeylocust, Ginkgo, Styphnolobium, and Elm.