Low Pollen in East New York, NY

About pollen in East New York

Pollen levels in East New York are mild today. Tree pollen is running low, with grass close behind at a very low level. Residents who are especially sensitive might notice a slight effect, but for most people conditions should feel comfortable enough to spend time outdoors without much trouble. Looking ahead, the outlook for the next stretch of days points to a continuation of this calmer pattern, with tree pollen holding steady at a low level and grass staying quiet. This fits with the season — by midsummer, the heavier tree pollen from species like oak, plane, birch, and syringa has largely wound down, and grass pollen tends to ease as well. With ragweed season still a ways off, this is generally a lower-pollen window before late-summer weed pollen starts to build.

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 New York, 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 New York. 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 New York: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Eastern redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in East New York, NY today?

East New York, 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 New York, 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 New York, NY?

The main sources right now are Oak, Plane, Honeylocust, Birch, and Syringa.