Low Pollen in Harlem, NY

Low today, mostly tree pollen.

Last updated October 9, 2026

Today's index2out of 5Low
TreeLow
WeedLowoff-season

Driving it today

OakQuercusHoneylocustGleditsiaPlanePlatanusMapleAcerZelkovaZelkova

Forecast

Sat
2
Sun
1
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1
Tue
1

About pollen in Harlem

Pollen levels in Harlem are low today, with both tree and weed sources contributing modestly to the overall count. Weed pollen, likely from the season's lingering ragweed, is present but mild, while tree pollen from species such as oak, maple, and zelkova is also showing low activity this time of year. Most people should find today comfortable, with only those especially sensitive likely to notice any effect. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to ease gradually over the next several days, settling into the low range as the season winds down. This fits the typical autumn pattern, as ragweed and other late-season weeds taper off while trees remain largely dormant until their spring bloom. Overall, conditions should stay mild and manageable through the coming days.

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.

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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.

1,284 pollen-relevant trees nearby drive today's tree-pollen reading.

  • OakQuercus31%
  • HoneylocustGleditsia29%
  • PlanePlatanus20%
  • MapleAcer6%
  • Zelkova5%
  • SweetgumLiquidambar4%

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

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Honeylocust

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
London planetree

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Callery pear

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Japanese zelkova

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Sophora

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Maple

Maple

Acer

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
White oak

White oak

Quercus alba

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Littleleaf linden

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer
Austrian pine

Austrian pine

Pinus nigra

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Black oak

Black oak

Quercus velutina

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Ginkgo

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Northern red oak

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Green ash

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Cherry

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Swamp white oak

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.