Low Pollen in The Bronx, NY

About pollen in The Bronx

Weed pollen is the main presence in the Bronx today, though at a low level that most people will barely notice. Tree pollen is essentially quiet at this point in the season, with only trace amounts in the air. Overall, conditions are mild and should pose little trouble for the average allergy sufferer, though those especially sensitive to weed pollen may feel a slight effect outdoors. Looking ahead, this pattern is expected to hold steady over the next several days, with weed pollen staying at a low level and tree pollen remaining minimal. This lines up with the typical rhythm of mid-August, when trees such as oak, elm, honeylocust, and Robinia are long past their spring peak and largely dormant, while weeds continue their gradual rise heading toward the more active ragweed season in the weeks ahead. For now, outdoor conditions remain fairly comfortable across the city.

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 The Bronx, 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 The Bronx. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Silver linden

Tilia tomentosa

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in The Bronx, NY today?

The Bronx, NY is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in The Bronx, 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 The Bronx, NY?

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