Very Low Pollen in New Orleans, LA

About pollen in New Orleans

Pollen counts around New Orleans remain quiet today, with both tree and grass sources holding at very low levels. Most residents, even those with sensitivities, should notice little to no irritation from either category, making it a comfortable day to spend time outdoors. Looking ahead, grass pollen is expected to stay steady at a low level over the next several days, so no significant change is on the horizon there. Tree pollen from local contributors like oak, ash, cypress, palm, and holly is well past its peak, as these species release most of their pollen in late winter and spring rather than midsummer. With ragweed season still weeks away, this stretch of summer should continue to bring a break from heavier pollen activity.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Southern Live Oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Slash Pine

Pinus elliottii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ornamental Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Water Oak

Quercus nigra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red Maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Willow Oak

Quercus phellos

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese Privet

Ligustrum japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Texas Red Oak; Nuttall Oak

Quercus texana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugarberry

Celtis laevigata

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White Mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Mexican Ash

Fraxinus berlandieriana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Southern Red Oak

Quercus falcata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

River Birch

Betula nigra

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in New Orleans, LA today?

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

Is tree pollen high in New Orleans, LA right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in New Orleans, LA?

The main sources right now are Oak, Ash, Taxodium, Phoeni, and Ile.