New York pollen forecast — Statue of Liberty neighborhood

On 1 August 2026, overall pollen levels in New York are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia and artemisia remain at lower levels

On 2 August 2026, pollen conditions in New York will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

On 1 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in New York. ambrosia and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

Statue of Liberty, a landmark in New York, opens its pollen season with maple and elm from March before birch and oak takes over and peaks through April and May. Grass pollen builds through June and July, and mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. Cold winters give way to a fast, concentrated spring pollen ramp-up across the region, consistent with the wider New York area.

The New York pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in New York, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.