Allergies & Pollen Count for Chama, New Mexico

Today's Condition

4.8Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage, Chenopods

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 Friday will be falling in the low range. This change results in part from falling temperatures, higher dew points and lack of strong winds.

Allergy Facts

Although traditionally a haven for allergy sufferers, the desert may not provide relief for individuals with allergies to airborne molds. A recent study in the Mohave and Colorado deserts found that mold exists in these regions in high enough concentrations to cause an allergic reaction.