Very Low Pollen in Milwaukee, WI

About pollen in Milwaukee

Weed pollen is the main contributor to Milwaukee's air today, though it remains at a low level overall. Tree pollen is essentially quiet at this point in the season. Most people should get through the day without much trouble, though those especially sensitive to weeds may notice a mild effect. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to stay mild through the next several days, with weed pollen holding steady in the low range and tree pollen continuing to stay minimal. This tracks with the time of year — trees like ash, maple, and honeylocust finished their heavier pollen release back in spring, and any activity now is negligible. Late summer is typically when weeds such as ragweed become more prominent, so it's worth keeping an eye on gradual upticks as the season progresses, even though current levels remain manageable.

What to do today

• Pollen is low today, so it's a good day for outdoor activities.
• If you're sensitive, rinsing off after time outside still helps.

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White ash

Fraxinus americana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

White oak

Quercus alba

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

American (basswood) linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Black walnut

Juglans nigra

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Ash

Fraxinus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red pine

Pinus resinosa

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Milwaukee, WI today?

Milwaukee, WI is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 3 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Milwaukee, WI right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Milwaukee, WI?

The main sources right now are Ash, Pine, Maple, Honeylocust, and Syringa. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.