Very Low Pollen in Minneapolis, MN

About pollen in Minneapolis

Tree pollen is the only category registering activity in Minneapolis today, and it remains at a very low level. Most people, even those who typically react to tree pollen from species like elm, maple, or oak, should notice little to no irritation. Overall, this is a quiet stretch for pollen sensitivity in the area. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to hold steady at this same low level through the next several days, with no meaningful shift on the horizon. This lull makes sense for late July, since the heavier tree pollen season typically wraps up by late spring, and any lingering activity from trees like syringa tends to be minor by midsummer. With grass season winding down and ragweed not yet in play, this is generally a calmer window before late-summer weed pollen becomes more of a factor.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Ginkgo

Ginkgo biloba

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Linden

Tilia cordata

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Maple

Acer platanoides

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Honeylocust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Linden

Tilia americana

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Hackberry

Celtis occidentalis

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Elm

Ulmus

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Maple

Acer freemanii

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus bicolor

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Linden

Tilia

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms summer

Maple

Acer saccharinum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Oak

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Minneapolis, MN today?

Minneapolis, MN is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Minneapolis, MN right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Minneapolis, MN?

The main sources right now are Unassigned, Elm, Maple, Oak, and Syringa.