Low Pollen in Harlem, NY

About pollen in Harlem

Weed pollen is the main presence in Harlem today, sitting at a low level that most people will not find bothersome. Tree pollen is quiet, so any seasonal discomfort right now is more likely tied to ragweed and other late-season weeds still lingering in the air. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold steady at this same low level through the next several days, so no significant change is on the horizon. Tree pollen should stay absent for now, which fits the calendar — trees like birch, oak, and ornamental varieties such as Koelreuteria, Prunus, and Crataegus typically release their pollen in spring, not fall. This time of year, weeds such as ragweed are the main contributor as the season winds down, and current conditions reflect that seasonal pattern well.

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 weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Harlem, NY 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 Harlem, NY?

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