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The pollen forecast for your area
The weather forecast for your area
Discover our hay fever advice and more information about pollen in your area.
New York City | Friday April 19
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High
Pollen Index
Top Allergens
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TREE POLLEN
90 PPM
Oak
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GRASS POLLEN
0 PPM
Grass/Poaceae
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WEED POLLEN
0 PPM
Ragweed
New York City | Saturday April 20
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High
Pollen Index
Top Allergens
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TREE POLLEN
214 PPM
Oak
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GRASS POLLEN
0 PPM
Grass/Poaceae
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WEED POLLEN
0 PPM
Ragweed
New York City | Sunday April 21
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High
Pollen Index
Top Allergens
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TREE POLLEN
1243 PPM
Oak
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GRASS POLLEN
0 PPM
Grass/Poaceae
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WEED POLLEN
0 PPM
Ragweed
New York City | Monday April 22
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High
Pollen Index
Top Allergens
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TREE POLLEN
304 PPM
Oak
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GRASS POLLEN
0 PPM
Grass/Poaceae
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WEED POLLEN
0 PPM
Ragweed
New York City | Tuesday April 23
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High
Pollen Index
Top Allergens
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TREE POLLEN
89 PPM
Oak
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GRASS POLLEN
0 PPM
Grass/Poaceae
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WEED POLLEN
0 PPM
Ragweed
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Sign up for pollen alertsNew York City Pollen Levels
Check out the pollen forecast in New York City for the next few days. We’re all about days when the pollen count is so low, it’s easy to say yes to walking through Central Park or playing chess at Washington Square Park. When pollen counts are higher than the High Line, pack Kleenex® On-the-Go tissues, so you can stay prepared for allergies, wherever you are.
From January through May, tree pollen raises pollen counts to some of their highest levels. After that, pollen levels remain fairly low from June through the rest of the year and even from August through October, when pollen from weeds causes a slight uptick in pollen counts. (So hopefully you can do some ice skating at Winter Village, sniffle-free.) When pollen counts are higher than the Empire State Building, you might want to steer clear of parks and grassy areas if you want to keep seasonal allergies at bay. Thankfully, the Big Apple has a ton of activities that help you avoid pollen, so you can rest easy knowing that you can get the most out of the City that Never Sleeps—even during allergy season.
New York City Monthly Calendar
Grass pollen reaches its height in April before subsiding during most of the summer. Pollen levels are much lower in the fall and winter, but sufferers of a weed pollen allergy may notice an uptick of this type of pollen in September and October.
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Tree
Weed
Season
Peak
Types of Pollen
We’ve taken a closer look at the types of pollen out there to help you narrow down which ones will have you reaching for the tissues.
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Ash
Ash trees come in a variety of species (45 to 60 species worldwide), but the most common in the US is white ash. Ash trees can be found just about anywhere. Unfortunately for allergy sufferers, ash trees can produce pollen at almost any time of year depending on the species, but peak primarily in the spring. Ash tree allergy symptoms you might experience include runny nose, coughing, congestion and sneezing. To help avoid some of these symptoms, do your best to stay indoors. If these symptoms become difficult to manage on your own, ask your doctor if allergy medication might be best for you.Peak Season : Spring -
Birch
Birch trees grow throughout the US (especially in the northern states), making them particularly hard to avoid. Birch tree pollen is released as early as January and can continue to be scattered by the wind through April. If you’re allergic to birch tree pollen, you might experience symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, wheezing, runny nose and watery eyes. Sign up for pollen alerts in your area, and help manage your allergy symptoms by keeping your windows and doors closed as much as possible.Peak Season : Late Winter to Spring -
Elm
Elm trees come from a family of about 35 species. Different species pollinate two times during the year: most in January or February (sometimes as late as April) and a few produce pollen during the late summer into November. However, pollination can still occur at any time of year. If you’re allergic to elm trees, you might endure symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, wheezing and itchy throat, nose and eyes. Help prevent allergy symptoms by getting personalized pollen alerts and limiting time outdoors when levels are high. You’ll want to wash your bedding and clothes more often too!Peak Season : Winter and Late Summer -
Pine
Pine Trees can be found growing throughout the US. Fortunately, pine pollen allergies are fairly uncommon, but people can be severely allergic to pine nuts. Pine pollen allergy symptoms can include itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion and coughing. Pine nut allergy symptoms can be as severe as other nut allergies, including symptoms such as anaphylaxis, tightness in the chest and difficulty breathing. To try to evade pine pollen allergies, get personalized alerts about the pollen count in your area and do your best to stay indoors when pine pollen levels are highPeak Season : Spring to Early Summer -
Poplar
Poplar trees can be found all over the US, as it is a popular tree used in landscaping. The most common species of poplar in North America is the Quaking Aspen. Poplar trees typically begin to pollinate in March and continue through April. If you’re suffering from poplar tree allergy symptoms, you might experience coughing, congestion, sneezing and itchy throat, nose and eyes. You can help manage these symptoms by avoiding peak pollen levels with personalized pollen alerts for your area. Cleaning your house often and doing laundry more frequently can also provide relief, as well.Peak Season : Spring -
Juniper
Juniper trees grow most commonly in the northern US. Juniper trees produce pollen grains about 20 to 30 micrometers in size (making them barely visible to the naked eye), which is small enough to become airborne and impact allergy sufferers from miles and miles away. Symptoms from juniper tree pollen allergies can include congestion, sneezing, sore throat and even dark circles under the eyes! To help relieve some of these symptoms, keep your doors and windows closed, dust and clean more frequently, and wash bedding and clothes more often. When you do step out, wearing a mask might help too.Peak Season : Winter to Late Spring -
Maple
Maple trees can be found just about anywhere in the country. They’re even considered an invasive species in some parts of the US. Maple trees pollinate in February and continue through April. Unfortunately, maple tree pollen is extremely allergenic and can travel for miles, making them difficult to avoid for allergy sufferers. If allergic, you might experience symptoms like runny nose, coughing, congestion, sneezing and watery eyes. For a bit of relief, close your windows and doors. Keep your house clean and shower more frequently to ensure pollen doesn’t linger after stepping outside.Peak Season : Spring -
Oak
Oak trees come from a family of 450 species and can be found all over the US. Oak tree pollen is highly allergenic and has a long allergy season, stretching from February all the way through to May. If you’re allergic to oak tree pollen, you might face allergy symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, wheezing and itchy throat, nose and eyes. Be sure to sign up for personalized pollen alerts for your area so you can avoid or limit exposure during peak pollen levels. Clean often and avoid bringing pollen indoors by removing “outside” clothes like shoes, jackets and hats.Peak Season : Winter to Spring
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Ragweed
Ragweed is a weed that grows throughout the US, especially in rural areas. A single ragweed plant can create up to 1 billion pollen grains! This usually happens around August as warm weather, summer breezes and humidity help release their pollen grains. If you are allergic to ragweed, you might face allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, post-nasal drip and itchiness in the eyes, nose and throat. To help keep symptoms at bay, track the pollen count in your area, stay indoors during peak levels and plan ahead when you do step out.Peak Season : Late Summer -
Poaceae
Poaceae (pronounced “po-see-ay”) commonly known as the grass family of flowering plants. As it’s a large family (over 12,000 species), Poaceae pollen is the leading cause of pollen allergy worldwide! If you’re allergic to Poaceae, you might experience allergy symptoms like itchy throat, runny nose, sneezing, watering eyes, blocked sinuses and headaches. To help alleviate symptoms, cover up when going out to prevent unnecessary contact and remove all outside clothing when returning indoors, but ultimately, you’ll want to try to refrain from going outside if you can avoid it.Peak Season : Late Spring to Early Summer
Allergy friendly activities in New York City
Walking through Riverside Park is fun but walking through Riverside Park with seasonal allergies can feel tougher than finding seats in a coffee shop in SoHo. Thankfully, NYC has a ton of opportunities for you to experience the city while avoiding pollen during allergy season.
NYC Restaurants
New York is one of the food capitals of the USA, and with good reason. Anywhere you go, you can find something delicious, like a bagel, a dollar-slice pizza, falafel or even a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich at a nearby bodega, plus far, far more. You can pretty much find any cuisine of the world here. Indoor dining also means you get a break from the pollen while you’re discovering new favorite restaurants to share with the people you love.
Live Music in NYC
It goes without saying that the NYC music scene has some of the most talented and respected musicians in the nation. It also has some indoor venues that can help you avoid pollen during allergy season.
New York City Sports
In addition to having truly outstanding food and live music, NYC also has some extremely talented baseball, basketball, and football teams. Take a seat away from the pollen by kicking back and watching some fun sports action!
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