Very Low Pollen in New Orleans, LA

About pollen in New Orleans

Tree pollen is the only type showing any activity in New Orleans today, and it remains quiet. Levels are low enough that most people, even those with sensitivities, are unlikely to notice much of an effect. It should be an easy day to spend time outdoors without pollen being a major factor. Looking ahead, tree pollen is expected to stay at this same low level through the coming days, with no significant rise on the horizon. This tracks with the season, since the region's oaks, ash, cypress, palms, and holly trees have already released their heavier pollen loads earlier in the year and are largely finished for now. With grass and weed activity not currently showing up in the readings, there is little to be concerned about on the pollen front through midsummer.

What to do today

• Pollen is low today, so it's a good day for outdoor activities.
• If you're sensitive, rinsing off after time outside still helps.

Tree map

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

Meet the trees near you

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

Southern Live Oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Slash Pine

Pinus elliottii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Ornamental Pear

Pyrus calleryana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Water Oak

Quercus nigra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red Maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Willow Oak

Quercus phellos

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Japanese Privet

Ligustrum japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Texas Red Oak; Nuttall Oak

Quercus texana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Sugarberry

Celtis laevigata

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

White Mulberry

Morus alba

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

American Sycamore

Platanus occidentalis

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Mexican Ash

Fraxinus berlandieriana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Southern Red Oak

Quercus falcata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

River Birch

Betula nigra

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in New Orleans, LA today?

New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans, LA right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in New Orleans, LA?

The main sources right now are Oak, Ash, Taxodium, Phoeni, and Ile.