Low Pollen in Vancouver, WA

About pollen in Vancouver

Weed pollen is the only real presence in Vancouver's air today, and it remains at a low level. Tree pollen is quiet, so anyone sensitive to weeds may notice mild effects, but overall this is a mild, manageable day for most people. Looking ahead, the next several days should bring more of the same, with weed pollen holding steady at a low level and tree pollen staying absent. This fits the seasonal pattern for mid-August, as trees like Styrax, Nyssa, Chamaecyparis, Pyrus, and Pine have long finished their pollen release for the year, while weeds such as ragweed are typically the main source of pollen through late summer and into fall. Conditions should remain fairly calm and predictable in the near term.

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 Vancouver, 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 Vancouver. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pear

Pyrus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Other maple

Acer

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Plum

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Linden

Tilia

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Ash

Fraxinus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Birch

Betula

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Deciduous oak

Quercus

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Japanese maple

Acer palmatum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Paperbark maple

Acer griseum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Tulip poplar

Liriodendron tulipifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Vancouver, WA today?

Vancouver, WA is at a low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Vancouver, WA 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 Vancouver, WA?

The main sources right now are Styrax, Nyssa, Chamaecyparis, Pyrus, and Pine. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.