Moderate Pollen in Washington Heights, NY

About pollen in Washington Heights

Weed pollen is the main story in Washington Heights today, running at a moderate level that sensitive individuals will likely notice. Tree pollen is quiet, so any seasonal discomfort right now is almost certainly coming from ragweed and related late-season weeds rather than from trees. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold in the moderate range over the next several days, dipping slightly at times but staying active overall. This tracks with the calendar: late September is typical ragweed season, and levels like this are common until the first hard frost knocks it back. Tree pollen should remain a non-issue for now, since local species like oak, elm, linden, honeylocust, and Gymnocladus are dormant this time of year and won't become relevant again until spring.

What to do today

• It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
• When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
• Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
• If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
• Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Washington Heights, 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 Heights. 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 Heights: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Callery pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Littleleaf linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Norway maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sophora

Styphnolobium japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

American linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Silver linden

Tilia tomentosa

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Silver maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Sawtooth oak

Quercus acutissima

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Washington Heights, NY today?

Washington Heights, NY is at a moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Washington Heights, NY right now?

Weed pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Washington Heights, NY?

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