Allergies & Pollen Count for Darien, Illinois

Today's Condition

10High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Chenopods, Nettle

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

The amount of pollen in the air for Friday will be on the increase and extend further into the very high range. This increase is due to higher temperatures and the lower dewpoint.

Allergy Facts

Gram for gram, ragweed pollen is more allergenic than other types of pollen. One study found ragweed pollen 2-5 times more allergenic than tree pollen, up to 2 times more allergenic than grass pollen, and up to three times more allergenic than other weed pollen.