Moderate Pollen in East Harlem, NY

About pollen in East Harlem

Grass pollen is the main driver in East Harlem today, sitting at a moderate level on the index, while overall pollen also registers as moderate. Tree pollen has eased to low, consistent with the season winding down for local species like Oak, Plane, Honeylocust, Zelkova, and Styphnolobium after their spring peak. The forecast holds grass at moderate for the next couple of days before slipping to low for the rest of the five-day window. That gentle downward trend reflects the typical pattern, as grass tends to be most active in late spring and early summer. Weed pollen, including ragweed that usually rises later in summer and into fall, has no data available today.

What to do today

• It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
• When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
• Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
• If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
• Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

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 moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

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

Grass pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in East Harlem, NY?

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