Very Low Pollen in Providence, RI

About pollen in Providence

Pollen levels in Providence are quiet today, with both tree and weed sources registering very low. Neither should cause much trouble even for those who tend to react to airborne pollen, so most people can expect a comfortable day outdoors. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to stay mild through the next several days, with tree pollen dipping to essentially nothing for one day before returning to its current low level, and weed pollen holding steady throughout. This lull fits the season: the trees that dominate Providence's spring, such as Pyrus, maple, honeylocust, plane, and ash, finished releasing their pollen months ago, and grass season has largely wound down. Weed pollen, including ragweed, is the main type active this time of year, but so far it remains subdued as late summer settles in.

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 Providence, 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 Providence. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Plane

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Providence, RI today?

Providence, RI is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 0 to 1 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Providence, RI right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Providence, RI?

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