Very Low Pollen in Knoxville, TN

About pollen in Knoxville

Pollen levels in Knoxville are quiet today, with both tree and weed sources running very low. Most people should be able to move through the day without much irritation, and even those who are typically sensitive are unlikely to notice much of an effect. Looking ahead, tree pollen from species like elm, oak, maple, zelkova, and hackberry-family carpinus is expected to stay minimal through the next several days, which fits the season, since these trees typically release their pollen in spring rather than late summer. Weed pollen, on the other hand, is showing a slight uptick and may edge into the moderate range over the coming days. This lines up with the time of year, as ragweed and other late-season weeds tend to become more active in the weeks ahead, so it's worth keeping an eye on that trend as we move deeper into August.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Red (acer rubrum) maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Sugar (acer saccharum) maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Willow (quercus phellos) oak

Quercus phellos

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common (celtis occidentalis) hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Chinese (ulmus parvifolia) elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Japanese flowering (prunus serrulata) cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

(juniperus) juniper

Juniperus

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

American (platanus occidentalis) sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf (tilia cordata) linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

American (liquidambar styraciflua) sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Eastern white (pinus strobus) pine

Pinus strobus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Trident (acer buergerianum) maple

Acer buergerianum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Black (prunus serotina) cherry

Prunus serotina

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

River (betula nigra) birch

Betula nigra

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Pin (quercus palustris) oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American (ulmus americana) elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Knoxville, TN today?

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

Is tree pollen high in Knoxville, TN right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Knoxville, TN?

The main sources right now are Elm, Oak, Maple, Zelkova, and Carpinus.