Very Low Pollen in East Harlem, NY

About pollen in East Harlem

Pollen levels across East Harlem remain quiet today. Tree pollen is absent entirely, while weed pollen is present only in trace amounts, unlikely to cause more than mild irritation even for those who are especially sensitive. Overall, this is a low-impact day for allergy sufferers. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady through the next several days, with weed pollen staying at a similarly low, background level and tree pollen remaining inactive. This fits the season: with autumn underway, trees such as Zelkova, Honeylocust, Pyrus, Oak, and Styphnolobium have finished their active pollen release for the year, and the last lingering traces of weed pollen are winding down as colder weather approaches.

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 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 very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

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

Weed 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 East Harlem, NY?

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