Allergies & Pollen Count for Natick, Massachusetts

Today's Condition

2.7Low-Medium

Top Allergens:

Grass, Sorrel/Dock, Plantain

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

Pollen concentrations for Thursday will be increasing over today's levels in the moderate range. The cause for the rising pollen levels is rising temperatures, strong winds and lower relative humidity. These overall conditions could make it a bit more difficult for those who are allergic to airborne pollens.

Allergy Facts

Samples of ragweed pollen have been collected 400 miles out to sea and 2 miles high in the air.