Moderate Pollen in Newark, NJ

Moderate today, mostly grass pollen.

Last updated July 1, 2026

Today's index3out of 5Moderate
GrassModerateoff-season

What to do today

  • It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
  • When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
  • Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
  • If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
  • Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

Forecast

Thu
2
Fri
3
Sat
2
Sun
1

About pollen in Newark

Grass pollen is the main driver in Newark today, sitting at a moderate level and pushing the overall index to 3 (Moderate). The forecast holds grass at moderate for the next couple of days before easing to a lower reading through the rest of the period, so conditions should gradually become a bit more manageable. This fits the calendar, as grass pollen typically dominates in late spring and early summer. Tree pollen, which peaks earlier in spring, is not reporting data here but is generally winding down by this point in the season. Ragweed and other weed pollen aren't a factor yet and usually ramp up later in the summer and into fall.

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Newark, NJ today?
Newark, NJ is at a moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 3 of 5.
Is grass pollen high in Newark, NJ right now?
Grass pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.