High Pollen in Metairie, LA

About pollen in Metairie

Weed pollen is the main driver of today's discomfort in Metairie, running high and likely noticeable for anyone with seasonal sensitivities. Grass is adding to the mix at a moderate level, while tree pollen remains very low and should not be much of a factor for most people. Looking ahead, weed and grass levels are expected to hold steady over the next couple of days before easing noticeably toward the end of the five-day stretch. Tree pollen should stay quiet throughout, which fits the season, since oak, magnolia, and other local trees like cercis, loquat (Eriobotrya), and hackberry (Celtis) are well past their spring release. This time of year, ragweed and other late-season weeds typically take the lead, so those with weed allergies may want to plan accordingly until levels taper off later in the week.

What to do today

• Avoid mowing the lawn and raking leaves.
• When driving the car, close your windows and turn the air conditioning system to recirculation mode.
• Keep your windows closed and turn on your air purifier or air conditioning.
• Consider staying indoors during the peak pollen hours (morning and early afternoon).

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 high 4 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Metairie, LA right now?

Weed pollen is high today at 4 of 5, and it's in season now. Many allergy sufferers will have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Metairie, LA?

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