White Plains pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in White Plains is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, cypress at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

White Plains's Westchester County New York setting features oak, maple, and tulip poplar as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded Greenburgh residential areas to the west and the more built-up downtown commercial corridors. The Bronx River corridor provides locally significant green space, while the Westchester County parkland to the west creates distinct forested-urban pollen gradients and the urban proximity to New York City means the urban heat island advances seasonal timing slightly.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in White Plains right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in White Plains tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in White Plains this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in White Plains?

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

When is pollen season in White Plains?
White Plains's Westchester County New York setting produces a season opening in late March with elm and maple before birch and oak peak through May. Grass from surrounding New York farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Bronx River headwaters setting channels airflows, while the urban proximity to New York City means the urban heat island extends the season slightly at both ends.
How often is the White Plains pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in White Plains come from nearby or far away?

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.

Are pollen levels in White Plains based on measurements or forecasts?

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 White Plains, 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.

Want to see pollen forecasts for other cities in United States?

Check pollen in other popular cities:

Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for White Plains.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.