Pollen in Cranston, RI

About pollen in Cranston

Pollen is essentially quiet across Cranston today. Tree pollen is reading at none, and there is no indication of any other category stirring either. For most residents, this means outdoor activities should feel comfortable, with little to no irritation expected even for those who are typically sensitive to airborne allergens. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to remain calm, with tree pollen staying flat at none through the available forecast window. This fits the seasonal pattern for mid-October, as trees like maple, oak, ash, elm, and prunus have already finished their spring release and won't become active again until temperatures rise next year. With grass season long past and ragweed typically winding down this time of year, this is a stretch where pollen is less likely to be a daily concern.

What to do today

• Pollen is minimal today, so it's a great time to be outside.
• No special pollen precautions are needed right now.

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 has no notable tree, grass, or weed pollen today.

What plants are causing allergies in Cranston, RI?

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