pollen.ny

Pollen.ny helps you track pollen in and around New York City using real research data and live forecast signals.

Follow daily pollen counts from Fordham University’s two monitoring sites, explore seasonal trends, and compare local observations with forecast data in a clear, interactive interface.

Features:

- Fordham Research Data
Daily pollen counts from Louis Calder Center (Armonk) and Lincoln Center (NYC), including type breakdowns.

- Google Forecast Integration
Multi-day pollen outlook for Tree, Grass, and Weed categories.

- Interactive Heatmap
Explore regional pollen intensity with map overlays and location markers.

- Historical Trends
Visualize patterns over time with interactive charts and year-over-year comparisons.

- Smart Alerts
Set personal thresholds and get notified when pollen levels rise.

- Data Source Comparison
Compare observed counts and forecast signals to better understand current conditions.

- Built for clarity
Designed for students, researchers, and allergy-conscious New Yorkers who want a cleaner way to explore pollen data.

Data sources
Fordham University pollen monitoring data (student-collected and analyzed)
Google Pollen API forecast data