Allergies & Pollen Count for Niles, Illinois

Today's Condition

9.8High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Nettle, 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 quantity of pollen grains in the air for Saturday will remain relatively stable in the high range. This is a result of stable temperatures. No change doesn't mean no pollen, it just means that pollen producing plants are delivering pollen at a steady pace.

Allergy Facts

The hemp family consists of various weeds and herbs including marijuana and hops. Hemp plants flower (shed pollen) during the summer and early fall; a significant number of people suffer from hay fever caused by this pollen.