Pollen in Upper West Side, NY

About pollen in Upper West Side

Pollen levels across the Upper West Side are quiet today, with tree pollen reading essentially at zero. Anyone sensitive to seasonal allergies should find the air comfortable, as there is little to no pollen activity to speak of right now. Looking ahead, this calm stretch is expected to continue over the next several days, with no meaningful rise in tree pollen on the horizon. This tracks with the season — mid-November falls well outside the active period for trees like oak, linden, honeylocust, pyrus, and elm, which typically release their pollen in spring. For now, allergy sufferers can expect a break before that cycle starts up again.

What to do today

• Pollen is minimal today, so it's a great time to be outside.
• No special pollen precautions are needed right now.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Upper West Side, 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 Upper West Side. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Upper West Side, NY today?

Upper West Side, NY has no notable tree, grass, or weed pollen today.

What plants are causing allergies in Upper West Side, NY?

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