Very Low Pollen in Madison, WI

About pollen in Madison

Pollen levels around Madison remain quiet today. Tree pollen is absent, and weed pollen is barely registering, so most allergy sufferers should find the air comfortable. Overall, this is a low-impact day with little reason for concern. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to tick up slightly over the next several days, moving from very low into a range that may be noticeable for those who are particularly sensitive. Tree pollen should stay quiet, which fits the season — local species like maple, elm, ash, and crabapple typically release their pollen in spring, not fall. As autumn progresses, ragweed and other late-season weeds tend to become the main source of exposure, so the modest rise in weed pollen is consistent with what's typical for this time of year.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

White ash

Fraxinus americana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Linden

Tilia

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

European ash

Fraxinus excelsior

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Freeman maple

Acer freemanii

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White oak

Quercus alba

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Amur maple

Acer ginnala

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Black walnut

Juglans nigra

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Madison, WI today?

Madison, WI is at a very low 1 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 Madison, WI right now?

Weed 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 Madison, WI?

The main sources right now are Malus, Elm, Ash, Corylus, and Maple.