Very Low Pollen in Queens, NY

About pollen in Queens

Pollen levels across Queens remain quiet today. Tree pollen is absent entirely, while grass pollen is registering at only a trace amount. For most people, this means little to no irritation, and even those with sensitivities are unlikely to notice much of an effect outdoors. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to stay much the same over the next several days, with tree pollen holding at zero and grass pollen lingering at a similarly low level. This lull fits the season: local trees such as plane, maple, ash, prunus, and zelkova finished releasing their pollen back in spring, and grass output typically tapers off as summer progresses. With ragweed season still weeks away, this is a comparatively easy stretch for allergy sufferers in the area.

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 grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Queens, NY right now?

Grass pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. 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.