Low Pollen in Harlem, NY

About pollen in Harlem

Pollen levels across Harlem are running low today, with tree pollen slightly more present than grass, though neither should cause much trouble for most people. Sensitive individuals might notice a mild effect from tree sources like oak, maple, or plane, but overall it is a fairly easy day for anyone managing allergies. Looking ahead, grass pollen is expected to tick up gradually over the next several days, moving from very low into the low-to-moderate range by midweek. Tree pollen is likely to hold steady at its current modest level. This pattern fits the season well — most local trees, including honeylocust and zelkova, have largely finished their heavier spring release, while grasses are now entering their more active summer stretch. Ragweed season remains further off, so for now, conditions should stay generally mild.

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

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White oak

Quercus alba

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Austrian pine

Pinus nigra

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Black oak

Quercus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Harlem, NY today?

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

Is tree pollen high in Harlem, NY right now?

Tree pollen is low today at 2 of 5. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Harlem, NY?

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