Low Pollen in Cranston, RI

About pollen in Cranston

Pollen levels in Cranston remain low today. Tree pollen is present at a low level, with weed pollen even lighter and barely worth a second thought. For most people, today should pass without much irritation, though those with strong sensitivities may notice mild effects from the tree pollen in the air. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to stay calm through the next several days, with tree pollen dipping briefly before ticking back up slightly, and weed pollen holding steady at a low level throughout. This quiet stretch fits the season, as the heavier tree pollen from maple, oak, plane, ash, and sophora has long since passed its spring peak, and the more notable late-summer trigger, ragweed, has yet to make its presence felt in a significant way. It is a good stretch for those who typically struggle during pollen season to catch a bit of a breather.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Cranston, RI today?

Cranston, RI is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 0 to 2 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Cranston, RI right now?

Tree pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Cranston, RI?

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