Allergies & Pollen Count for Monticello, Florida

Today's Condition

8.5Medium-High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Grass, Chenopods

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 pollen levels for Tuesday will be greater than today's levels in the high range. Since the weather has a major influence on pollen dispersal, this increase is due in part to drier air.

Allergy Facts

Giant ragweed plants are able to dominate other plants by blocking light from reaching them. One study found that ragweed's canopy is able to reduce light reaching plants beneath it by 95%.