Low Pollen in Staten Island, NY

About pollen in Staten Island

Weed pollen is the main contributor to today's mild conditions on Staten Island, though it remains at a low level that most people won't notice. Tree pollen is barely present, so overall this is an easy day for anyone who deals with seasonal allergies. Looking ahead, weed levels are expected to ease slightly over the next few days while tree pollen stays quiet throughout. This fits the pattern for mid-August, as trees like liquidambar, honeylocust, linden, pyrus, and zelkova have long finished their spring release and won't be active again until next year. The bigger seasonal shift to watch for is ragweed, which typically builds through late summer and into fall, so it's worth keeping an eye on weed readings as the season progresses.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Crimson king maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Staten Island, NY today?

Staten Island, NY is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Staten Island, NY right now?

Weed 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 Staten Island, NY?

The main sources right now are Liquidambar, Honeylocust, Linden, Pyrus, and Zelkova.