Pollen in Seattle, WA

About pollen in Seattle

Pollen activity in Seattle is essentially quiet today. Tree pollen, the only category being tracked right now, is sitting at none, meaning sensitive noses should get a break from the usual culprits like maple, oak, linden, carpinus, and liquidambar. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to remain calm over the next several days, with tree pollen staying low. This fits the season well, since mid-November falls outside the active growing period for most trees in the area — those species typically release their pollen in spring, so a dormant stretch like this is normal for late fall.

What to do today

• Pollen is minimal today, so it's a great time to be outside.
• No special pollen precautions are needed right now.

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 has no notable tree, grass, or weed pollen today.

What plants are causing allergies in Seattle, WA?

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