Very Low Pollen in Madison, WI

About pollen in Madison

Pollen levels around Madison are quite mild today. Both tree and weed pollen are running very low, so most people should find the air comfortable and unlikely to trigger noticeable symptoms, even for those who tend to be sensitive. Looking ahead, the next several days should bring a gradual uptick, particularly in weed pollen, which is expected to climb toward moderate levels with a couple of higher spikes mixed in. This tracks with the season: late summer is when ragweed and other weeds typically become more prominent, while tree pollen from species like elm, ash, maple, and crabapple has largely wound down after its spring peak. Sensitive individuals may want to keep an eye on the coming days as weed pollen becomes more active.

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 tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 3 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Madison, WI right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's in season now. 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. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.