Low Pollen in Queens, NY

About pollen in Queens

Weed pollen is the main contributor to today's count across Queens, though overall levels remain low. Tree pollen is barely present at this point in the season. Most people should get through the day without much trouble, though those especially sensitive to weed pollen, ragweed in particular, may notice a mild effect. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to ease slightly and hold at a low level through the next several days, while tree pollen stays minimal. This fits the usual autumn pattern, as ragweed and other late-season weeds wind down while trees like ash, plane, maple, oak, and honeylocust remain dormant until their active period returns in spring. For now, conditions across the city should stay generally mild and manageable.

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

Is weed pollen high in Queens, NY right now?

Weed 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 Queens, NY?

The main sources right now are Ash, Plane, Maple, Oak, and Honeylocust.