Moderate Pollen in Columbus, OH

About pollen in Columbus

Weed pollen is the main story in Columbus today, sitting at a moderate level that many sensitive individuals will notice. Ragweed and related late-season weeds are the likely source, and symptoms such as sneezing or itchy eyes could show up for those who react to them. Tree pollen, meanwhile, is quiet and not a concern right now. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold steady at this moderate level through the next several days, so anyone affected should plan for similar conditions rather than a quick letup. This lines up with the season, as early fall is prime time for ragweed and other weeds to peak, while trees like honeylocust, linden, maple, and plane are well past their pollen-releasing period and won't be active again until spring.

What to do today

• It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
• When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
• Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
• If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
• Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

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 moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 3 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Columbus, OH right now?

Weed pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Columbus, OH?

The main sources right now are Honeylocust, Linden, Maple, Malus, and Plane.