New York pollen forecast — Upper West Side neighborhood

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in New York are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in New York will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in New York. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

New York Upper West Side features the dense tree canopy of Central Park's western edge and Riverside Park alongside the Hudson, where oak, maple, and elm are the main pollen sources in this classic Manhattan residential neighbourhood. The Hudson River proximity means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while birch peaks through April and May, grass through June and July, and mugwort extends into September throughout.

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.