Low Pollen in Detroit, MI

About pollen in Detroit

Weed pollen is the more noticeable presence in Detroit today, though it remains at a low level overall. Tree pollen is quiet, with trees like oak, maple, and elm largely finished shedding for the season. Most people should get through the day without much irritation, though those especially sensitive to weed pollen may notice a mild effect. Looking ahead, this pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with tree pollen staying very low and weed pollen continuing at a low level with only slight day-to-day variation. This lines up with what's typical for mid-August, as tree pollen season is long over and ragweed and other late-summer weeds gradually become the main source of pollen heading into fall. Overall, conditions look manageable for the week ahead.

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 weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Detroit, MI right now?

Weed 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 Liriodendron, Oak, Maple, Pyrus, and Elm. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.