Low Pollen in New Orleans, LA

About pollen in New Orleans

Weed pollen is the main presence in New Orleans today, though it remains at a low level that most people will not notice. Grass pollen is present as well but at a very low level, while tree pollen is quiet for now. Overall, this is an easy day for allergy sufferers, with only mild potential for irritation among those who are especially sensitive to weed pollen. Looking ahead, expect conditions to hold fairly steady over the next several days. Grass pollen should stay very low throughout, and weed pollen will likely hover in the low range, with a possible dip before ticking back up slightly. Tree pollen is expected to remain absent, which fits the season, since local trees like Pistacia, Pyrus, Taxodium, Lagerstroemia, and Ile typically release their pollen in spring rather than late summer. As August progresses, keep in mind that weed pollen, including ragweed, tends to become more prominent heading into fall, so it is worth watching for gradual increases in the weeks ahead.

What to do today

• It's a good day for outdoor activities since pollen levels are low.
• Do you know which plants cause your pollen allergy? Check out the pollen data to be prepared.

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 low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

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

Weed pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in New Orleans, LA?

The main sources right now are Pistacia, Pyrus, Taxodium, Lagerstroemia, and Ile.