Low Pollen in Detroit, MI

About pollen in Detroit

Tree pollen is the only category active in Detroit today, and it remains at a low level. Most people should get through the day without much irritation, though those who are especially sensitive to tree pollen may notice mild symptoms, particularly with any outdoor activity. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to ease slightly and hold steady at a low level through the next several days. This lines up with the seasonal pattern, since the peak for oak, elm, and other local trees like cladrastis, amelanchier, and honeylocust typically falls in spring rather than midsummer. With that peak well behind us, tree pollen counts should stay calm for the near future.

What to do today

• Pollen is low today and most people won't have symptoms.
• If you're sensitive, rinse off and change clothes after being outdoors.

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Detroit, 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 Detroit. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Cottonwood

Populus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Willow

Salix

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Swamp white oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Higan cherry

Prunus subhirtella

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Bloodgood london planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Bur oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Japanese zelkova

Zelkova serrata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Tulip tree

Liriodendron tulipifera

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Northern red oak

Quercus rubra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Autumn gold ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

London planetree

Platanus acerifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Kentucky coffeetree

Gymnocladus dioicus

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

River birch

Betula nigra

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Detroit, MI today?

Detroit, MI 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 1 to 2 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Detroit, MI right now?

Tree pollen is low today at 2 of 5. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Detroit, MI?

The main sources right now are Oak, Cladrastis, Amelanchier, Elm, and Honeylocust.