Pollen in Washington Heights, NY

About pollen in Washington Heights

Pollen levels in Washington Heights are quiet today, with tree pollen essentially absent and nothing of note in the air. For most residents, including those with sensitivities, this should be an easy day with little to no irritation from pollen. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to stay calm over the next several days, with tree pollen remaining at negligible levels. This tracks with the season: the trees common to the area, including oak, elm, linden, honeylocust, and Gymnocladus, released their pollen earlier in the year and are now past their active period. Grass pollen can still linger into midsummer for some sensitive individuals, but overall this is a low-pollen stretch before ragweed and other late-summer allergens become relevant closer to fall.

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

What plants are causing allergies in Washington Heights, NY?

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