Moderate Pollen in Sunset Park, NY

Moderate today, mostly tree pollen.

Last updated July 20, 2026

Today's index3out of 5Moderate
TreeModerate
GrassVery Lowoff-season

Driving it today

OakQuercusPlanePlatanusTaxodiumTaxodiumMapleAcerMetasequoiaMetasequoia

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About pollen in Sunset Park

Tree pollen is the main story in Sunset Park today, sitting at a moderate level that sensitive residents will likely notice. Grass pollen, by contrast, is barely present and shouldn't cause much trouble. Overall, it's a fairly manageable day for allergies, though those who react strongly to tree pollen may still feel some effects when spending time outdoors. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to hold steady at this moderate level over the next few days, with grass staying quiet in the background. This is a bit of a late-season showing for tree pollen, which typically peaks in spring — lingering activity from trees like oak, maple, and plane can still turn up into midsummer in some years. With grass pollen already low and ragweed season still weeks away, conditions should remain relatively stable for now.

What to do today

  • Pollen is moderate today; sensitive people should limit long stretches outdoors, especially in the afternoon.
  • Shower and change clothes after spending time outside.
  • Keep windows closed during the highest-pollen hours.

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.

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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.

974 pollen-relevant trees nearby drive today's tree-pollen reading.

  • OakQuercus58%
  • PlanePlatanus28%
  • Taxodium3%
  • MapleAcer3%
  • Metasequoia2%
  • HoneylocustGleditsia2%

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

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Callery pear

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
London planetree

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Sophora

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Pin oak

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Red maple

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Cherry

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Ginkgo

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Japanese zelkova

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Leaf plum purple

Leaf plum purple

Prunus cerasifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Chinese elm

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Green ash

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Eastern redcedar

Eastern redcedar

Juniperus virginiana

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring
American elm

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Silver maple

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Kentucky coffeetree

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 moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 3 of 5.
Is tree pollen high in Sunset Park, NY right now?
Tree pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.
What plants are causing allergies in Sunset Park, NY?
The main sources right now are Oak, Plane, Taxodium, Maple, and Metasequoia.