Moderate Pollen in Kirkland, WA

About pollen in Kirkland

Weed pollen is the main story in Kirkland today, sitting at a moderate level that sensitive individuals will likely notice. Tree pollen is quiet, so anyone bothered by symptoms right now is probably reacting to weeds rather than trees like maple, hawthorn, or hornbeam, all of which are dormant this time of year. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to stay moderate over the next couple of days before edging up to a higher level through the rest of the forecast period, so those sensitive to it may want to be a bit more prepared later in the week. Tree pollen should remain absent throughout, which lines up with the seasonal pattern — local trees such as cherry, hawthorn, and holly have long finished their pollen release for the year, leaving late-summer weeds as the primary concern heading toward fall.

What to do today

• It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
• When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
• Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
• If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
• Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

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 is at a moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 3 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Kirkland, WA right now?

Weed pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Kirkland, WA?

The main sources right now are Prunus, Crataegus, Ilex, Carpinus, and Maple. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.