Pollen count in New York

• Thursday 😐
  Birch: 59.8 g/m³
  
• Friday 😐
  Birch: 22.1 g/m³
  Grass: 0.3 g/m³
  
• Saturday 🙂
  Birch: 10.2 g/m³
  Grass: 1.8 g/m³
  
• See our chart for an hourly overview.

• 4-Day Chart
• Annual Overview

In New York, trees start to release pollen in late March. This is the start of pollen season. It lasts for a few weeks. Oak, maple, and birch trees are the main culprits.

In late April, grasses start to release their pollen. This brings more pollen into the air. The amount of pollen in the air increases. It's a peak time for pollen.

By June, the trees and grasses slow down. They stop releasing so much pollen. But weeds like ragweed start to grow. They release their pollen in late summer.

In late August, the pollen count starts to go down. The weeds stop releasing pollen. By early September, pollen season is almost over. The air is cleaner again.

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Recommendations

When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.

• Wear masks if necessary
• Shower after going out
• Wear sunglasses if windy
• Close windows and doors
• Use an indoor air purifier
• Avoid wearing woolen clothes outside
• Limit outdoor activities

Annual Pollen Overview

Check out this month-by-month overview of the daily average pollen count in New York 🌾. This data is based on previous years and serves as a guideline to help you understand when different pollen seasons typically occur in your city.

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