Low Pollen in New York City, NY

About pollen in New York City

Weed pollen is the only type active in New York City today, and it remains at a low level, so most people should get through the day without much irritation. Tree pollen is absent entirely, which lines up with the season, as the trees around the city have long since finished releasing pollen for the year. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to ease slightly and settle into the low range for the next several days, so little change is expected through midweek. Tree pollen should stay quiet as well, since local species like honeylocust, Pyrus, zelkova, and ginkgo are dormant this time of year and won't become active again until spring. Overall, this is a calm stretch for allergy sufferers as the fall ragweed season winds down.

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.