Low Pollen in Upper West Side, NY

About pollen in Upper West Side

Pollen levels across the Upper West Side are running low today. Tree pollen is present at a mild level, with contributions from trees like oak, elm, plane, honeylocust, and ginkgo, while grass pollen is barely registering. Most people should find the air comfortable, with little to prompt symptoms even among those who tend to be sensitive. Looking ahead, expect conditions to stay fairly quiet over the next few days, with grass pollen ticking up slightly toward the end of the stretch. This lines up with the seasonal pattern — tree pollen has largely wound down after its spring peak, and grasses tend to linger into early summer before giving way to ragweed later in the season. For now, there is little reason to expect any significant change in how the air feels.

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 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 is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Upper West Side, NY right now?

Tree pollen is low today at 2 of 5. Most people won't have symptoms.

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

The main sources right now are Oak, Elm, Plane, Honeylocust, and Ginkgo.