Low Pollen in Grand Prairie, TX

About pollen in Grand Prairie

Weed pollen is the only real presence in Grand Prairie today, and it remains at a low level, so most people should get through the day without much irritation. Tree pollen is absent entirely, giving those sensitive to it a break for now. Overall, this is a mild day for allergy sufferers, with only a slight chance of symptoms for those especially sensitive to weeds. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold steady at a low level through the next several days, so no significant changes are anticipated in the near term. Tree pollen should stay quiet as well, with only a slight uptick possible by the end of the forecast period. This fits the seasonal pattern for mid-August, as familiar spring bloomers like oak, elm, and redbud (Cercis) have long finished their pollen release, and late-summer weed sources are more typical contributors this time of year.

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 Grand Prairie, 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 Grand Prairie. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus crassifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pine

Pinus eldarica

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Styphnolobium

Styphnolobium affine

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Juniper

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus mexicana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Hickory

Carya illinoinensis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pine

Pinus taeda

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus muehlenbergii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pine

Pinus nigra

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Grand Prairie, TX today?

Grand Prairie, TX is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Grand Prairie, TX right now?

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

What plants are causing allergies in Grand Prairie, TX?

The main sources right now are Oak, Taxodium, Elm, Cercis, and Lagerstroemia.