Very Low Pollen in Seattle, WA

About pollen in Seattle

Pollen counts in Seattle remain quiet today, with tree pollen at a very low level and little else stirring in the air. Even those with sensitivities are unlikely to notice much discomfort, as the trees that typically contribute to local pollen—like linden, liquidambar, pine, maple, and oak—are largely finished with their main release for the year. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to stay at this same low level over the next several days, so no significant changes are on the horizon. This lull fits the season well: the heavier tree pollen period of spring has passed, and while grass pollen can sometimes linger into early summer, conditions overall point to an easy stretch for allergy sufferers in the days ahead.

What to do today

• Pollen is low today, so it's a good day for outdoor activities.
• If you're sensitive, rinsing off after time outside still helps.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Seattle, 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 Seattle. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Norwegian sunset maple

Acer truncatum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Thundercloud purpleleaf plum

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Paperbark maple

Acer griseum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Aristocrat pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Blireiana purpleleaf plum

Prunus blireiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pacific sunset maple

Acer truncatum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry/plum/laurel

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Frontier elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Kwanzan flowering cherry

Prunus L.

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Akebono cherry

Prunus yedoensis

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

October glory red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Spring snow cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chanticleer pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Seattle, WA today?

Seattle, WA is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Seattle, WA right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Seattle, WA?

The main sources right now are Linden, Liquidambar, Pine, Maple, and Oak.