Allergies & Pollen Count for Gig Harbor, Washington

Today's Condition

1.4Low

Top Allergens:

Chenopods, 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

The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Friday will be greater than today's levels but will still remain in the low range. This higher level is caused in part by seasonally normal weather conditions which are favorable for the production and dispersal of pollen. If you have these allergies, tomorrow will likely be more difficult outdoors.

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.