Allergies & Pollen Count for Ellsworth, Maine

Today's Condition

3.9Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Composites

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 quantity of pollen grains in the air for Thursday will be falling in the low range. This change results in part from falling temperatures, rising relative humidity and weaker winds.

Allergy Facts

A giant ragweed plant produces approximately 275 seeds each year. These seeds cause misery in subsequent years when they germinate and become plants.