Low Pollen in Manhattan, NY

About pollen in Manhattan

Grass pollen is the main driver in Manhattan today, sitting at a moderate level (3) and pushing the overall index to moderate as well. Tree pollen has dropped off to none, which fits the calendar now that the spring surge from Oak, Plane, Elm, Styphnolobium, and Honeylocust has passed. The forecast holds grass steady at moderate for the next couple of days before easing to a lower level (2) through the end of the period. This pattern is typical for late spring and early summer, when grass tends to dominate after the trees wind down. Weed pollen isn't reported in the current data, though that category generally builds later in the season.

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

Is grass pollen high in Manhattan, NY right now?

Grass pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's past its peak season. 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.