Very Low Pollen in New York City, NY

About pollen in New York City

Pollen levels around New York City are quiet today. Tree pollen is absent, and grass pollen is registering only at a very low level, meaning most people should be able to go about their day without any noticeable irritation, even those who tend to be sensitive. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady over the next few days, with grass pollen remaining low and tree pollen staying inactive. This lull fits the season: trees like honeylocust, ginkgo, and Pyrus released their pollen earlier in the year, and grass season is winding down as summer progresses. With ragweed and other late-summer weeds not yet in play, this is a comparatively easy stretch for allergy sufferers in the city.

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 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 very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in New York City, NY right now?

Grass 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 New York City, NY?

The main sources right now are Honeylocust, Styphnolobium, Pyrus, Zelkova, and Ginkgo.