Moderate Pollen in Overland Park, KS

About pollen in Overland Park

Weed pollen is the main story in Overland Park today, sitting at a moderate level that sensitive individuals will likely notice. Tree pollen, by contrast, is very low and shouldn't cause much trouble. Overall, expect a moderate day, with any discomfort tied mainly to weeds rather than trees. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold steady over the next several days before ticking up slightly toward the end of the stretch, so those affected should brace for conditions to stay about the same or become a bit more noticeable. Tree pollen will remain very low throughout, with only a slight uptick by the fifth day. This pattern fits the season well: local trees like maple, pine, ash, oak, and pyrus are well past their spring peak and largely dormant now, while late summer is prime time for weeds such as ragweed to become the dominant allergen.

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.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Overland Park, 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 Overland Park. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Overland Park: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White ash

Fraxinus americana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Austrian pine

Pinus nigra

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Western white pine

Pinus monticola

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Eastern red cedar

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

River birch

Betula nigra

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Eastern white pine

Pinus strobus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Overland Park, KS today?

Overland Park, KS is at a moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Overland Park, KS right now?

Weed pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Overland Park, KS?

The main sources right now are Maple, Pine, Ash, Oak, and Pyrus.