Low Pollen in Seattle, WA

About pollen in Seattle

Pollen levels across Seattle sit in the Low range today, with both tree and grass each registering a 2 on the Universal Pollen Index. Grass is the more persistent factor right now, holding steady at 2 throughout the five-day forecast, while tree pollen is on the way down and starts the window at just 1. The local tree species that drive allergenic counts here — Oak, Maple, Liquidambar, Ash, and Plane — are well past their springtime peak, which fits the easing tree trend. Grass pollen, typical of late spring and early summer, is the type to watch as it lingers at a steady low level. No weed data is available at this time.

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 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 grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Seattle, WA right now?

Grass 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 Seattle, WA?

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