Very Low Pollen in Cranston, RI

About pollen in Cranston

Pollen levels in Cranston remain quiet today, with both tree and weed pollen registering very low. Neither type is likely to cause much trouble, even for those who tend to be sensitive to seasonal allergens. It's a comfortable day to spend time outdoors without much concern about pollen exposure. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold steady at a low level through the next several days, offering little disruption for allergy sufferers. This aligns with the typical late-September pattern, as weeds like ragweed can linger into early fall before tapering off, while tree pollen from species such as maple, oak, and ash has largely wound down after its spring peak. Overall, conditions should stay calm and manageable in the near term.

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 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 very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Cranston, RI right now?

Weed pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Cranston, RI?

The main sources right now are Maple, Prunus, Oak, Ash, and Elm.