NYC Pollen Count & Forecast

About the NYC pollen forecast

NYC Pollen shows today's tree, grass, and weed pollen count for New York City alongside PM2.5 fine-particle air pollution. Readings are requested live from Google Maps Platform when you open the dashboard.

How the pollen index works

Each pollen type is rated on a 0–5 scale. Higher numbers mean more pollen in the air and a greater chance of allergy symptoms for sensitive people.

• 0 · None
• 1 · Very Low
• 2 · Low
• 3 · Moderate
• 4 · High
• 5 · Very High

Pollen seasons in New York City

• Tree pollen peaks in early-to-mid spring (March–May).
• Grass pollen rises through late spring and early summer (May–July).
• Weed pollen, including ragweed, peaks in late summer and fall (August–October).

Frequently asked questions

What is the pollen count in New York City today?

NYC Pollen displays the latest available tree, grass, and weed pollen forecast for New York City on a 0–5 index from None to Very High.

Is pollen high in NYC right now?

Check the live dashboard above for today's reading across each pollen type and plant.

What pollen types does NYC Pollen track?

NYC Pollen tracks tree, grass, and weed pollen, plus PM2.5 fine-particle air pollution. Each is reported on a 0–5 index — None, Very Low, Low, Moderate, High, and Very High.

When is pollen season in New York City?

Tree pollen peaks in early-to-mid spring (March–May), grass pollen rises through late spring and early summer (May–July), and weed pollen — including ragweed — peaks in late summer and fall (August–October).

How often is the forecast updated?

The forecast is refreshed throughout the day from the Google Maps Pollen API, so the levels shown reflect the latest available data for New York City.