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
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
out of 5
4 Ratings
Pollen NY is now faster, clearer, and more efficient.
Added smarter forecast caching to reduce repeated API requests
Improved My Area forecast behavior with better location-based reuse
Made the demo heatmap the default for a more reliable map experience
Limited live heatmap behavior in public builds to keep usage predictable
Cleaned up forecast architecture and naming across the app
Improved forecast labels and consistency throughout the interface
Refined the map, forecast, and chart experience for a smoother release
Version 5.5
The developer, Sabri Sonmez, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location
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Accessibility
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Information
Seller
Sabri Sonmez
Size
7.7 MB
Category
Weather
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.