Moderate Pollen in Cranston, RI

About pollen in Cranston

Grass pollen is the main driver in Cranston today, sitting at a Low level (2), while overall pollen also registers Low (2). Tree pollen has dropped to Very Low (1), with the area's Maple, Oak, Plane, Ash, and Sophora now well past their spring peak. The forecast points to grass nudging upward to moderate over the next few days before easing back, while tree counts hold steady at their low baseline all week. This pattern fits the season, as grasses typically dominate through late spring and early summer once tree pollen has faded. Weed pollen data isn't available right now, though ragweed generally isn't a factor until later in the summer.

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 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 moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Cranston, RI right now?

Grass 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 Cranston, RI?

The main sources right now are Linden, Liquidambar, Maple, Prunus, and Oak.