Very Low Pollen in Queens, NY

About pollen in Queens

Weed pollen is the most active presence in Queens today, though it remains at a low level overall. Tree pollen is barely registering at this point in the season. Most people should get through the day without much irritation, though those especially sensitive to weed pollen may notice a mild effect. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to stay fairly steady over the next several days, with weed pollen holding in the low range and tree pollen continuing to be minimal. This tracks with what's typical for mid-August, as trees like ash, plane, maple, oak, and honeylocust have long finished their spring pollen release, while weeds such as ragweed are just beginning their gradual rise heading into the fall allergy season.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Queens, NY today?

Queens, NY 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 1 to 2 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Queens, NY 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 Queens, NY?

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