Low Pollen in New York City, NY

About pollen in New York City

Weed pollen is the main contributor to the air today, though it remains at a low level overall. Tree pollen is barely present at this point in the season, so most people should notice little to nothing from that source. For anyone particularly sensitive to weeds, there may be mild awareness of symptoms, but conditions overall are calm and manageable for most of the city. Looking ahead, this pattern should hold steady over the next several days, with tree pollen staying very low and weed pollen fluctuating slightly between low and quiet. This is typical for mid-August, a seasonal lull between the earlier flowering of trees like honeylocust, Callery pear, zelkova, and ginkgo in spring and the ragweed surge that tends to build later in the season. For now, allergy-prone New Yorkers can expect a relatively easy stretch before weed pollen, particularly ragweed, becomes more prominent 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 York City, 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 York City. 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 York City: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Silver linden

Tilia tomentosa

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in New York City, NY today?

New York City, NY 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 York City, NY 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 York City, NY?

The main sources right now are Honeylocust, Styphnolobium, Pyrus, Zelkova, and Ginkgo. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.