Allergies & Pollen Count for Edisto Beach, South Carolina

Today's Condition

4.6Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed

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 Thursday will be falling in the moderate range. This change results in part from rising relative humidity and relatively weaker winds.

Allergy Facts

A recent study found that the prevalence of allergies and arthritis is lower among bee keepers than in the general population. Interestingly, the number of days each year that bee keepers are sick in bed is also lower than the national average.