Low Pollen in Harlem, NY

About pollen in Harlem

Weed pollen is the main story in Harlem today, though even that is running at a low level. Tree pollen is nearly absent, so the overall picture is mild and most people should get through the day without much irritation. Those who are especially sensitive to weeds may notice a slight effect outdoors, but it should be minor for the majority of residents. Looking ahead, this pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with tree pollen staying very low and weeds remaining at a similarly light level. This lines up with the season: local trees like birch, oak, Prunus, Crataegus, and Koelreuteria have long finished their spring release, and any current weed activity is the early edge of what typically builds toward a more noticeable ragweed presence later in late summer and fall. For now, conditions remain calm and manageable across the city.

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 past its peak season. 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. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.