Allergies & Pollen Count for New Britain, Connecticut

Today's Condition

2Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed

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

Based on past pollen counts and expected weather conditions, pollen levels for Wednesday will remain stable in the low range. Pollen producing plants are at a relatively steady level of pollination at this time.

Allergy Facts

Pollen can contain over 20,000 types of protein. This poses a rather complex problem for scientists who are trying to determine which of these proteins, if any, cause allergies.