Pollen in Kirkland, WA

About pollen in Kirkland

Kirkland is seeing a quiet stretch for pollen today, with tree pollen sitting at essentially none. Anyone who typically reacts to trees like maple, hawthorn (Crataegus), or hornbeam (Carpinus) should find little to notice outdoors right now, making this a comfortable day for those sensitive to airborne allergens. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to remain at this same low level through the next several days, so no significant change is anticipated in the near term. This lull fits the season well, since early fall in the Pacific Northwest typically falls between the spring tree pollen peak and any late-season activity, giving allergy-prone residents a bit of a breather before conditions shift again later in the year.

What to do today

• Pollen is minimal today, so it's a great time to be outside.
• No special pollen precautions are needed right now.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Kirkland, 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 Kirkland. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Paperbark maple

Acer griseum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Sycamore maple

Acer pseudoplatanus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Purpleleaf plum variety

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Freeman maple

Acer freemanii

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green (red) ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Double chinese cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Rosehill ash

Fraxinus americana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Frontier elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

(smooth) japanese maple

Acer palmatum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Spire cherry

Prunus L.

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Kirkland, WA today?

Kirkland, WA has no notable tree, grass, or weed pollen today.

What plants are causing allergies in Kirkland, WA?

The main sources right now are Prunus, Crataegus, Ilex, Carpinus, and Maple.