Rhode Island Pollen Count Today

Check today's pollen count by city in Rhode Island. Explore local allergy forecasts, monitor common seasonal allergens, and use city-level trends to plan around high pollen days.

Allergy Ava organizes statewide and local pollen information so you can compare conditions, anticipate seasonal flare-ups, and find relevant allergy forecast pages faster.

Today's pollen count in Rhode Island

Pollen levels in Rhode Island can vary by city, weather, vegetation, and season. Choose a local forecast below to see the current allergy index, main allergen, and 5-day outlook for cities including Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket.

Today's statewide signal

Rhode Island pollen count by city: bay breezes, urban trees, grass, and ragweed

Rhode Island is small, but allergy conditions can still differ between the Providence urban corridor, Narragansett Bay suburbs, Blackstone Valley communities, and more inland wooded neighborhoods. Compare Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Cumberland, and Coventry for local pollen levels, dominant allergens, weather context, and short-term trend signals.

Data updates regularly to reflect current conditions across Rhode Island cities.

Highest city index now

Providence

Maple · Very High

Average pollen index: 4
Average humidity: 68%
Average wind: 12 mph

Live city comparison

Today's pollen and weather by city

Sort Rhode Island cities by pollen index, temperature, or trend. Select a city for its full local forecast.

		Main allergen			Weather context
Providence	5Very High	Maple	Rising Forecast moves toward very high conditions tomorrow.	76°F	Chance of showers 12 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.
East Providence	5Very High	Maple	Rising Forecast moves toward high conditions tomorrow.	76°F	Chance of showers 13 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.
Woonsocket	5Very High	Maple	Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near moderate conditions.	76°F	Humid Humid air may keep maple and outdoor mold irritation active.
Coventry	5Very High	Maple	Falling Forecast eases toward none conditions tomorrow.	76°F	Humid Humid air may keep maple and outdoor mold irritation active.
Cranston	4High	Oak	Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near very low conditions.	76°F	Breezy 18 mph wind can disperse oak pollen quickly today.
Warwick	4High	Grass	Rising Forecast moves toward moderate conditions tomorrow.	76°F	Humid 12 mph wind can disperse grass pollen quickly today.
Cumberland	4High	Maple	Falling Forecast eases toward none conditions tomorrow.	76°F	Humid 13 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.
Pawtucket	3Moderate	Maple	Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near very low conditions.	76°F	Humid Humid air may keep maple and outdoor mold irritation active.

Providence

Maple is the main allergen

Very High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

76°12 mph48%

12 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.

East Providence

Maple is the main allergen

Very High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

76°13 mph71%

13 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.

Woonsocket

Maple is the main allergen

Very High

Pollen index

Trend

Stable

76°10 mph78%

Humid air may keep maple and outdoor mold irritation active.

Coventry

Maple is the main allergen

Very High

Pollen index

Trend

Falling

76°8 mph76%

Humid air may keep maple and outdoor mold irritation active.

Cranston

Oak is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Stable

76°18 mph46%

18 mph wind can disperse oak pollen quickly today.

Warwick

Grass is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

76°12 mph72%

12 mph wind can disperse grass pollen quickly today.

Cumberland

Maple is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Falling

76°13 mph76%

13 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.

Pawtucket

Maple is the main allergen

Moderate

Pollen index

Trend

Stable

76°9 mph76%

Humid air may keep maple and outdoor mold irritation active.

Regional allergy forecast

How Rhode Island regions compare today

Providence, Cranston, East Providence, and Pawtucket urban-bay corridor

The Providence-area corridor blends urban heat, street trees, river corridors, parks, traffic edges, and Narragansett Bay humidity. Spring maple and oak can be strong, while grass and ragweed vary by wind and neighborhood vegetation.

MapleOakBirchGrass

Index: 4
Humidity: 60%
Wind: 13

Warwick, Coventry, and west-bay suburbs

Warwick and Coventry can feel different from dense Providence because of bay-breeze shifts, suburban lawns, wooded lots, wetlands, and leaf-litter moisture that can make mold more noticeable after damp weather.

OakGrassRagweedMold

Index: 5
Humidity: 74%
Wind: 10

Woonsocket and Cumberland Blackstone Valley

Northern Rhode Island has more inland and valley influence, with hardwood neighborhoods, river corridors, roadsides, and cooler nights that can shift bloom timing compared with coastal or bay-adjacent communities.

MapleBirchGrassRagweed

Index: 5
Humidity: 77%
Wind: 12

State-specific pollen calendar

When major allergens are active in Rhode Island

Trees

April to May

AprMay

Maple, oak, birch, ash, elm, beech, pine, and other wind-pollinated trees can drive spring symptoms. Warm late-March spells may start activity early, while cool marine air can slow some coastal areas.

Grasses

May to July

MayJunJul

Timothy, orchard grass, fescue, ryegrass, lawns, parks, school fields, roadsides, and open spaces can raise late-spring and summer pollen across the state.

Weeds

August to October

AugSepOct

Ragweed is the main late-summer and fall trigger, especially around roadsides, rail corridors, vacant lots, disturbed soil, and dry open edges before repeated frosts end the season.

Low pollen and indoor season

November to March

NovDecJanFebMar

Outdoor pollen usually drops after hard freezes, but indoor dust, pet dander, damp basements, coastal moisture, and leaf-litter mold can still trigger symptoms.

Weather-pollen correlation

What weather means for today's allergy risk

Wind can disperse pollen, rain can temporarily wash particles down, and humidity can increase mold irritation. The city table combines pollen and weather signals so users can compare outdoor risk without opening every city page.

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About Pollen in Rhode Island

Rhode Island allergy sufferers can use this page to monitor pollen trends and find relevant city forecasts when available. Pollen levels vary by season, with tree pollen often peaking in spring, grass pollen becoming more active in late spring and summer, and weed pollen, especially ragweed, remaining a concern in late summer and fall.

Use Allergy Ava's city-level forecasts to plan outdoor activities, manage medication timing, and stay informed about the allergens most prevalent in your area. Our data is updated regularly to give you the most accurate picture of current conditions.

Frequently asked questions about Rhode Island pollen forecasts

Why can Providence pollen differ from Warwick or Coventry?

Providence has stronger urban heat, street-tree, traffic-corridor, and river effects, while Warwick has more bay influence and Coventry has more wooded and suburban land cover. Those local differences can change the leading allergen on the same day.

Does Narragansett Bay reduce Rhode Island pollen?

Sometimes, but not reliably. Bay breezes can dilute or redirect pollen near the water, but they can also move pollen inland or keep humidity high enough that mold-sensitive residents still notice symptoms.

When is tree pollen usually highest in Rhode Island?

Tree pollen is usually most important in April and May. Maple, oak, birch, ash, elm, beech, and pine can overlap, so spring symptoms may come from more than one tree type at once.

Why do fall allergies matter in such a small state?

Ragweed pollen is light and wind-carried, so exposure is not limited to the plant growing next door. Roadsides, rail edges, vacant lots, and disturbed soil can affect nearby neighborhoods across Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and bay suburbs.