Pollen in Washington, DC

About pollen in Washington

Pollen levels in Washington, DC are quiet today, with tree pollen sitting at zero and no other categories showing any activity. This is a good day for anyone who deals with seasonal allergies, as there is little to nothing in the air likely to cause irritation. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to remain calm over the next several days, consistent with mid-November in the area. Local trees such as zelkova, linden, liquidambar, hackberry, and elm have long since finished releasing pollen for the year and won't become active again until their spring bloom. For now, allergy sufferers can expect a stretch of relief as the region settles into the low-pollen months of late fall and early winter.

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Willow oak

Quercus phellos

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London plane tree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Okame cherry

Prunus L.

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Rotundiloba sweetgum

Liquidambar L.

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Kwanzan cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Hedge maple

Acer campestre

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Washington, DC today?

Washington, DC has no notable tree, grass, or weed pollen today.

What plants are causing allergies in Washington, DC?

The main sources right now are Zelkova, Linden, Liquidambar, Celtis, and Elm.