Moderate Pollen in The Bronx, NY

About pollen in The Bronx

Grass pollen is the main driver in the Bronx today, sitting at a moderate level and pushing the overall index to moderate as well. Tree pollen has dropped to very low, so local species like oak, honeylocust, Styphnolobium, Zelkova, and maple are contributing little at this point in the season. That's typical for late June, when the spring tree peak has faded and grass takes over through early summer. The forecast holds grass steady at moderate for the next several days before a brief dip and a return to moderate, so expect little change overall. Ragweed and other weeds aren't a factor yet, as that season arrives later in summer and into fall.

What to do today

• It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
• When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
• Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
• If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
• Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

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 moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in The Bronx, NY right now?

Grass pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in The Bronx, NY?

The main sources right now are Linden, Robinia, Elm, Honeylocust, and Oak.