Very Low Pollen in Metairie, LA

About pollen in Metairie

Pollen levels in Metairie remain quiet today. Grass is the only type showing any activity, and even that is at a very low level, so most people should be able to go about their outdoor plans without much concern. Tree pollen is absent entirely, meaning oak, ile, pistacia, nerium, and celtis are all taking a break for now. Looking ahead, this calm pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with grass staying at a low, barely noticeable level and tree pollen remaining absent. This lull fits the season — the region's trees typically release their heaviest pollen in spring, so by midsummer they've largely gone quiet, while grasses tend to linger at low levels through this time of year rather than surging. Overall, conditions look mild and manageable for anyone sensitive to airborne pollen.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Southern Live Oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Ornamental Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Slash Pine

Pinus elliottii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red Maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Water Oak

Quercus nigra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Willow Oak

Quercus phellos

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese Privet

Ligustrum japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Texas Red Oak; Nuttall Oak

Quercus texana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

White Mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Mexican Ash

Fraxinus berlandieriana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugarberry

Celtis laevigata

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Southern Red Oak

Quercus falcata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American Sweet Gum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Metairie, LA today?

Metairie, LA is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Metairie, LA right now?

Grass 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 Metairie, LA?

The main sources right now are Oak, Ile, Pistacia, Nerium, and Celtis.