Very Low Pollen in Durham, NC

About pollen in Durham

Pollen activity around Durham remains quiet today. Both tree and weed pollen are at very low levels, so most people should not notice much in the way of symptoms. Trees such as elm, ginkgo, maple, crape myrtle, and redbud are essentially dormant in terms of pollen release this time of year, and weeds are contributing very little as well. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to stay minimal through the next several days, which is typical for mid-August since the main tree pollen season runs in spring. Weed pollen, on the other hand, is likely to inch up slightly toward the end of the forecast period as we move closer to the start of ragweed season, which tends to build through late summer and into fall. Overall, conditions should remain comfortable for now, with only a gradual shift toward more noticeable weed pollen in the coming days.

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 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 very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Durham, NC right now?

Tree 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 Durham, NC?

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