Low Pollen in Jersey City, NJ

About pollen in Jersey City

Weed pollen is the only real presence in Jersey City's air today, and it's sitting at a low level. Most people will get through the day without much trouble, though those with a strong sensitivity to ragweed and similar late-season weeds may notice mild effects. Tree pollen is absent right now, so overall conditions are quiet. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hover in the low range over the next several days, drifting up and down slightly but staying manageable. This lines up with the season: early fall is typically ragweed's stretch, while tree pollen from species like oak, linden, and honeylocust has long since wound down after its spring peak and isn't expected to return in any meaningful way until next year. For now, weeds remain the main thing worth keeping an eye on.

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

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Jersey City: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Silver linden

Tilia tomentosa

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Jersey City, NJ today?

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

Is weed pollen high in Jersey City, NJ 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 Jersey City, NJ?

The main sources right now are Zelkova, Honeylocust, Magnolia, Linden, and Oak. Ragweed (Asteraceae (the daisy family), Late summer, fall) is actively pollinating.