Low Pollen in Manhattan, NY

About pollen in Manhattan

Weed pollen is the only real presence in Manhattan's air today, and it remains at a low level. Tree pollen is absent entirely, so anyone sensitive to oak, plane, or elm can breathe easy on that front. Overall, this is a mild day for allergies, with weed pollen being the sole factor worth noting, and even that should stay mostly in the background for most people. Over the next several days, weed pollen is expected to hold steady in the low range, dipping slightly at times but not rising much beyond where it sits now. Tree pollen should remain absent throughout the period, which is typical for this point in the year since species like oak, elm, and honeylocust release their pollen in spring, not fall. Instead, early autumn belongs to weeds, particularly ragweed, so those with sensitivities may notice mild symptoms on any given day, though nothing suggests a sharp increase is coming.

What to do today

• It's a good day for outdoor activities since pollen levels are low.
• Do you know which plants cause your pollen allergy? Check out the pollen data to be prepared.

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Silver linden

Tilia tomentosa

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Manhattan, NY today?

Manhattan, NY is at a low 2 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 Manhattan, NY right now?

Weed pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Manhattan, NY?

The main sources right now are Oak, Plane, Elm, Styphnolobium, and Honeylocust. Ragweed (Asteraceae (the daisy family), Late summer, fall) is actively pollinating.