Allergies & Pollen Count for Gaithersburg, Maryland

Today's Condition

9.3Medium-High

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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Thursday will be falling in the moderate range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by falling temperatures, rising humidity, and expected precipitation in the afternoon and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air. That's good news for allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

Although the most visually obvious allergen is weed pollen, it is important to see an allergist to determine the exact cause of your allergy, so that an effective treatment can be determined.