Very Low Pollen in Chinatown, NY

About pollen in Chinatown

Pollen levels across Chinatown remain quiet today. Tree pollen is absent, and weed pollen is only barely present, so most people should be able to move through the day without any noticeable irritation. Overall, this is a low-impact day for allergy sufferers. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to tick up slightly over the next several days, settling into a low to moderate range that could be a bit more noticeable for those who are especially sensitive. This lines up with the seasonal pattern, as ragweed and other late-summer weeds tend to linger into early fall before fading. Tree pollen, meanwhile, should stay dormant, since local species like oak, elm, linden, and zelkova typically release their pollen in spring rather than this time of year.

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 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 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 Chinatown, NY?

The main sources right now are Styphnolobium, Linden, Elm, Zelkova, and Oak. Ragweed (Asteraceae (the daisy family), Late summer, fall) is actively pollinating.