Very Low Pollen in Columbus, OH

About pollen in Columbus

Pollen levels around Columbus remain quiet today, with both tree and weed sources holding at very low levels. This is a good stretch for most allergy sufferers, as neither category is likely to cause much irritation, even for those who are typically sensitive this time of year. Looking ahead, tree pollen should stay minimal through the next several days, with only a slight uptick possible midweek from species like maple, linden, and honeylocust, which contribute lightly to late-summer counts. Weed pollen is the one to watch, as it's expected to inch up from very low to a mild, low-moderate presence over the coming days. This lines up with the seasonal shift toward late-summer and early-fall weed pollen, including ragweed, which tends to become more active as August progresses.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Honey locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Aristocrat callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White ash

Fraxinus americana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Freeman maple

Acer freemanii

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Bradford callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

American sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Columbus, OH today?

Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH?

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