Very Low Pollen in Milwaukee, WI

About pollen in Milwaukee

Pollen activity in Milwaukee remains quiet today. Weed pollen is present but only at a very low level, meaning most people should not notice any effect. Tree pollen is absent entirely, so there is little to be concerned about on that front for anyone sensitive to airborne allergens right now. Looking ahead, this pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with weed pollen staying low and tree pollen remaining absent. This lines up with the seasonal calendar: local trees such as maple, pine, honeylocust, linden, and ash release their pollen mainly in spring, so their dormancy this time of year is expected. Weed pollen, including ragweed, is more typical for late summer into fall, but its presence here is minimal, making for an easy stretch for allergy sufferers in the days ahead.

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 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 weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Milwaukee, WI right now?

Weed 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 Milwaukee, WI?

The main sources right now are Maple, Pine, Honeylocust, Linden, and Ash.