Low Pollen in Jamaica, NY

About pollen in Jamaica

Grass pollen is the main driver in Jamaica today, sitting at a Low level (2 on the index), while overall pollen also registers Low. Tree pollen is currently at None, consistent with the late-spring tree season having wound down for local species like Linden, Styphnolobium, Prunus, Maple, and Pyrus. The five-day forecast holds grass steady at Low, so expect little change in the days ahead. This timing fits the season, as grass pollen typically runs through late spring and into early summer. Ragweed and other weeds are not the story yet, with no data reported and the late-summer weed season still ahead.

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

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Jamaica: 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

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Jamaica, NY today?

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

Is grass pollen high in Jamaica, NY right now?

Grass 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 Jamaica, NY?

The main sources right now are Linden, Styphnolobium, Prunus, Maple, and Pyrus.