Low Pollen in Durham, NC

About pollen in Durham

Grass pollen is the main driver in Durham today, sitting at a Low level (2) and accounting for the overall Low reading. Tree pollen has dropped to None, which is typical now that the spring contributions from local species like Elm, Maple, Ginkgo, Lagerstroemia, and Cercis have wound down. The five-day outlook holds grass steady at Low across the board, so expect little change in the days ahead. This pattern fits the early-summer window, when grass tends to dominate after the spring tree season fades. Weed pollen data isn't available right now, though ragweed generally won't become a factor until later in the summer and fall.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Willow oak

Quercus phellos

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Trident maple

Acer buergerianum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Loblolly pine

Pinus taeda

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Overcup oak

Quercus lyrata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Shantung maple

Acer truncatum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Scarlet oak

Quercus coccinea

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Eastern red cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Durham, NC today?

Durham, NC is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC?

The main sources right now are Elm, Ginkgo, Maple, Lagerstroemia, and Cercis.