Pollen in Arlington, VA

About pollen in Arlington

Pollen counts in Arlington are essentially quiet today, with tree pollen at a non-existent level and nothing significant stirring the air. Anyone sensitive to tree species like oak, maple, or the flowering ornamentals such as Prunus, Malus, and Koelreuteria can expect an easy day with little to no irritation from that source. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to stay flat over the next stretch, so no notable changes are on the horizon. This tracks with the season, since most tree pollination winds down well before midsummer, and Arlington is currently in the lull between spring's tree pollen surge and the ragweed activity that typically picks up later in the summer and into fall. For now, conditions remain calm and comfortable for those who usually react to tree pollen.

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 Arlington, 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 Arlington. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Arlington: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Willow oak

Quercus phellos

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Cherry

Prunus

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Pin oak

Quercus palustris

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Chokecherry

Prunus virginiana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London plane tree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

American sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Kwanzan cherry

Prunus serrulata

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Okame cherry

Prunus L.

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugar maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Hedge maple

Acer campestre

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Arlington, VA today?

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

What plants are causing allergies in Arlington, VA?

The main sources right now are Koelreuteria, Prunus, Maple, Malus, and Oak.