Very Low Pollen in Gravesend, NY

About pollen in Gravesend

Pollen levels around Gravesend are quiet today. Tree pollen is absent entirely, and weeds are registering only a very low presence. Overall, this is a comfortable day for most people, including those who typically react to airborne pollen. Looking ahead, expect little change through the week, with weed pollen edging up slightly from very low to a low-to-moderate range by midweek — noticeable if you're particularly sensitive, but not likely to cause major issues. This fits the season, as early autumn favors weeds like ragweed while tree varieties such as elm, plane, cercis, oak, and prunus stay dormant until their spring bloom.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Eastern redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Gravesend, NY today?

Gravesend, NY is at a very low 1 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 Gravesend, NY right now?

Weed pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Gravesend, NY?

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