Low Pollen in Seattle, WA

About pollen in Seattle

Tree pollen is the main contributor to today's count in Seattle, though it remains low and should go unnoticed by most people. Weed pollen is present in only trace amounts, so overall conditions are mild and manageable for the vast majority of allergy sufferers. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to hold steady at a low level over the next couple of days, with weed pollen staying similarly quiet. This lines up with the seasonal pattern for late September, as the region's oak, maple, ash, and plane trees have largely wound down their pollen release, and grass pollen is well past its peak. Any lingering sensitivity this time of year tends to come from weeds rather than trees, but even that influence looks minimal for now.

What to do today

• Pollen is low today and most people won't have symptoms.
• If you're sensitive, rinse off and change clothes after being outdoors.

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 low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Seattle, WA right now?

Tree pollen is low today at 2 of 5. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Seattle, WA?

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