Low Pollen in Upper West Side, NY

About pollen in Upper West Side

Grass pollen is the main driver across the Upper West Side today, sitting at a moderate level (3) and accounting for the overall moderate reading. Tree pollen has dropped off entirely to none, so the local allergenic trees like Linden, Oak, Honeylocust, Pyrus, and Elm are not contributing right now. The forecast holds grass at moderate for the next couple of days before easing to a lower level through the rest of the period. This fits the season, as grass pollen typically peaks in late spring and early summer while the spring tree surge has passed. Weed pollen remains unmeasured for now, though its prominence usually arrives later toward the end of summer.

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 grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 3 of 5.

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

Grass 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 Upper West Side, NY?

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