Low Pollen in Detroit, MI

About pollen in Detroit

Grass is the only pollen type active in Detroit today, and it remains at a low level, meaning most people should get through the day without much irritation. Tree pollen is quiet for now, so anyone sensitive to grass may notice only mild effects, such as occasional sneezing outdoors, while others should feel little to no impact. Looking ahead, grass pollen is expected to stay in the low range through the next several days, with only slight day-to-day shifts. Tree pollen should remain absent, which is typical for midsummer, since species like oak, maple, linden, and Bradford pear (Pyrus) finish releasing pollen well before this point in the season. Overall, conditions look steady and manageable for the week, with grass as the main contributor to watch for those with sensitivities.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Cottonwood

Populus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Willow

Salix

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Higan cherry

Prunus subhirtella

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Bloodgood london planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Tulip tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Autumn gold ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

River birch

Betula nigra

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Detroit, MI today?

Detroit, MI is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Detroit, MI right now?

Grass pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Detroit, MI?

The main sources right now are Linden, Liriodendron, Oak, Maple, and Pyrus.