Low Pollen in East Harlem, NY

About pollen in East Harlem

Tree pollen is the main contributor to today's count in East Harlem, though it remains at a low level overall. Grass pollen is present as well but at a very low level, so it should go largely unnoticed. For most residents, today should be a comfortable day with little in the way of pollen-related irritation, even for those who tend to be sensitive. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady over the next stretch, with tree pollen staying low and grass pollen remaining minimal. This is a bit of a quieter stretch for the season — the heavier tree pollen from species like oak, plane, and honeylocust typically peaks earlier in spring, while zelkova and Styphnolobium contribute lighter amounts later in the season. With summer underway, overall pollen activity is fairly subdued right now, though it's worth keeping in mind that ragweed and other late-summer pollens will become more relevant as the season progresses.

What to do today

• Pollen is low today and most people won't have symptoms.
• If you're sensitive, rinse off and change clothes after being outdoors.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near East Harlem, 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 East Harlem. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Silver linden

Tilia tomentosa

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Common questions

What is the pollen count in East Harlem, NY today?

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

Is tree pollen high in East Harlem, NY right now?

Tree pollen is low today at 2 of 5. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in East Harlem, NY?

The main sources right now are Oak, Plane, Honeylocust, Zelkova, and Styphnolobium.