High Pollen in Oklahoma City, OK

About pollen in Oklahoma City

Weed pollen is the main concern in Oklahoma City today, reaching a very high level that is likely to affect even those with mild sensitivities. Tree pollen is also running high, while grass sits at a more moderate, noticeable-if-you're-sensitive level. Altogether, it adds up to a day when outdoor allergy symptoms are likely to be more pronounced than usual. Looking ahead, weed pollen should ease somewhat over the next couple of days before ticking back up again by midweek, so sensitive individuals may still want to plan accordingly. Tree pollen is expected to drop off sharply and stay low through much of the period, and grass will follow a similar pattern before a slight rise later on. This lines up with the season: fall is peak time for ragweed and other late-season weeds, while tree pollen from species like oak, elm, and cedar-type conifers such as taxodium is largely winding down until spring.

What to do today

• Avoid mowing the lawn and raking leaves.
• When driving the car, close your windows and turn the air conditioning system to recirculation mode.
• Keep your windows closed and turn on your air purifier or air conditioning.
• Consider staying indoors during the peak pollen hours (morning and early afternoon).

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Austrian pine

Pinus nigra

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Eastern redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Loblolly pine

Pinus taeda

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Shumard oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Eastern red redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Ponderosa pine

Pinus ponderosa

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Cedar elm

Ulmus crassifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Freeman maple

Acer freemanii

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Amur maple

Acer ginnala

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Siberian elm

Ulmus pumila

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Oklahoma City, OK today?

Oklahoma City, OK is at a high 4 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 3 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Oklahoma City, OK right now?

Weed pollen is high today at 4 of 5, and it's in season now. Many allergy sufferers will have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Oklahoma City, OK?

The main sources right now are Oak, Maple, Elm, Birch, and Cercis. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.