Low Pollen in Elizabeth, NJ

About pollen in Elizabeth

Weed pollen is the only real presence in Elizabeth today, and it's running low. Most people won't notice much of anything, though those with a strong sensitivity to ragweed and related weeds may feel a mild effect. Tree pollen is quiet at this point in the season, so it isn't a factor right now. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold steady at a similarly low level over the next several days before easing slightly toward the end of the stretch. This tracks with the usual seasonal pattern, as tree pollen from species like ginkgo, ash, and elm has long finished for the year and won't return until spring, while weeds such as ragweed remain the main source of outdoor pollen through the fall.

What to do today

• It's a good day for outdoor activities since pollen levels are low.
• Do you know which plants cause your pollen allergy? Check out the pollen data to be prepared.

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ash

Fraxinus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Crimson king maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Amur maple

Acer ginnala

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Elizabeth, NJ today?

Elizabeth, NJ is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Elizabeth, NJ right now?

Weed pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Elizabeth, NJ?

The main sources right now are Ginkgo, Prunus, Pyrus, Ash, and Elm. Ragweed (Asteraceae (the daisy family), Late summer, fall) is actively pollinating.