Moderate Pollen in Rochester, NY

About pollen in Rochester

Weed pollen is the main driver of today's moderate conditions in Rochester, with tree pollen contributing only lightly in the background. For those sensitive to weeds, this is likely to be noticeable, while tree-related symptoms should stay mild given the low levels currently in the air. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold steady over the next few days before ticking up slightly toward the end of the stretch, so anyone sensitive should be prepared for a somewhat more irritating spell later in the forecast window. Tree pollen should remain low and fairly stable throughout, which fits the season — local trees like ash, oak, maple, celtis, and honeylocust are well past their spring peak. This time of year, the greater concern is late-summer weed pollen, including ragweed, which typically becomes more prominent into early fall.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Little leaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Black walnut

Juglans nigra

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White oak

Quercus alba

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Austrian pine

Pinus nigra

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Tuliptree

Liriodendron tulipifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Blacklocust

Robinia pseudoacacia

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Rochester, NY today?

Rochester, NY 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 3 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Rochester, NY right now?

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

What plants are causing allergies in Rochester, NY?

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