Allergies & Pollen Count for Albany, New York

Today's Condition

0.5Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Grass

Pollen Index

9.7 - 12 - High

Very high pollen levels. Symptoms are likely for most people with pollen allergies.

7.3 - 9.6 - Medium - High

High enough pollen levels that most allergy sufferers will notice symptoms.

4.9 - 7.2 - Medium

Moderate pollen levels. Many people with allergies may start experiencing symptoms.

2.5 - 4.8 - Low - Medium

Small amounts of pollen present. Highly sensitive individuals may notice mild symptoms.

0.0 - 2.4 - Low

Very little pollen in the air. Most people with pollen allergies will not experience symptoms.

Discussion

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Monday will be higher than they were today but will still remain in the low range. This is likely to be caused in part by higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint. If you do suffer from allergies tomorrow could be more difficult.

Allergy Facts

Research indicates that ragweed sheds its pollen between 6 and 10 a.m. Ragweed sensitive individuals may avoid some agony by postponing their morning jog until the evening or exercising indoors.