Low Pollen in Washington Heights, NY

About pollen in Washington Heights

Weed pollen is the main story in Washington Heights today, sitting at a moderate level that sensitive individuals will likely notice. Tree pollen, by contrast, is nearly absent, so any irritation you're feeling is almost certainly weed-related rather than coming from oaks, elms, or other neighborhood trees. Looking ahead, weed pollen should hold at a similar moderate level through the next couple of days, ease slightly midweek, then tick back up toward the end of the five-day stretch. Tree pollen is expected to stay minimal throughout, which fits the season — trees like oak, linden, and honeylocust finished their heavy pollen release back in spring. Mid-August is prime time for weeds, with ragweed beginning its seasonal climb, so this pattern is typical for this point in the year.

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 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 low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

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

Tree pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Washington Heights, NY?

The main sources right now are Oak, Honeylocust, Styphnolobium, Zelkova, and Ash. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.