Low Pollen in Upper West Side, NY

About pollen in Upper West Side

Weed pollen is the only type active on the Upper West Side today, and it's sitting at a low level — enough that highly sensitive individuals might notice a bit of irritation, but most people should get through the day without much trouble. Tree pollen is absent entirely, which is typical for this point in the season. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to ease slightly and hold at a low level through the next several days, so conditions should stay fairly mild overall. Tree pollen will remain quiet, as oak, linden, honeylocust, pyrus, and elm have all finished their active periods for the year and won't return until spring. This pattern fits the season well: autumn tends to be dominated by the tail end of weed pollen, particularly ragweed, before colder weather sets in and pollen activity winds down for the year.

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 weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Upper West Side, 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 Upper West Side, NY?

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