Low Pollen in Manhattan, NY

About pollen in Manhattan

Pollen levels across Manhattan are running low today. Weed pollen is the more active of the two categories present, though it remains in a mild range that most people won't notice much. Tree pollen is barely registering at this point in the season, so any lingering sensitivity to species like plane, elm, oak, ginkgo, or pyrus should be minimal for now. Looking ahead, this pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with tree pollen staying negligible and weed pollen fluctuating gently between low and slightly noticeable levels. This is typical for mid-August, a period that sits between the spring tree pollen season and the more prominent ragweed activity that tends to build later in the fall. For now, outdoor conditions should remain fairly comfortable for those with seasonal sensitivities.

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 past its peak season. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Manhattan, NY?

The main sources right now are Plane, Elm, Oak, Ginkgo, and Pyrus. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.