Low Pollen in Oklahoma City, OK

About pollen in Oklahoma City

Grass pollen is the main contributor to today's mix in Oklahoma City, though levels remain low enough that most people won't notice much effect. Tree pollen is barely present, a typical state for midsummer once the spring pollination season from oaks, maples, elms, birches, and redbuds has long since wound down. Overall, today shades toward a quiet, easygoing air quality day for allergy sufferers. Looking ahead, grass pollen should hold steady at a low level over the next several days before easing slightly toward the end of the stretch. This pattern fits the season well: tree pollen has finished its spring run, grasses continue their slow release through early summer, and the more intense weed pollen, especially ragweed, won't become a factor until late summer into fall. For now, conditions look calm and manageable across the region.

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 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 low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

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

Grass 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 Oklahoma City, OK?

The main sources right now are Oak, Maple, Elm, Birch, and Cercis.