Very Low Pollen in Washington, DC

About pollen in Washington

Pollen levels in Washington, DC are quiet today. Grass is the only type registering any activity, and even that is very low, so most people should be able to go about their day without much irritation. Tree pollen is absent entirely, giving a break to anyone typically sensitive to species like Zelkova, Linden, or Elm. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady over the next several days, with grass staying at a similarly low level and tree pollen remaining out of the picture. This lines up with the seasonal pattern: local trees such as Liquidambar and Celtis have already finished their main spring release, and grass season, while technically still active, is winding down heading into midsummer. With ragweed season still weeks away, this is shaping up to be a comfortable stretch for allergy sufferers in the area.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

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 is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Washington, DC right now?

Grass pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Washington, DC?

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