Low Pollen in Sunset Park, NY

About pollen in Sunset Park

Weed pollen is the more noticeable presence in Sunset Park today, though it remains in the low range overall. Tree pollen is essentially quiet at this point in the season. Most people should get through the day without much irritation, though those with a strong sensitivity to weeds may notice mild effects. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to stay minimal through the next several days, which is typical for mid-August since trees like Liriodendron, Carpinus, Zelkova, Honeylocust, and Eucommia finished their heavier release back in spring. Weed pollen will likely hold steady at low levels, with slight day-to-day fluctuation. This is the time of year when weeds, particularly ragweed, begin to build toward their more active stretch in late summer and fall, so it is worth keeping an eye on how these levels shift over the coming weeks.

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 Sunset Park, 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 Sunset Park. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Eastern redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Sunset Park, NY today?

Sunset Park, 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 Sunset Park, 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 Sunset Park, NY?

The main sources right now are Liriodendron, Carpinus, Zelkova, Honeylocust, and Eucommia. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.