Allergies & Pollen Count for Queens, New York

Today's Condition

8Medium-High

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 Friday will be higher than they were today in the high range. This increase is due to drier air.

Allergy Facts

Hemp (also called marijuana) is a weed which grows in many parts of the United States. This plant flowers (sheds pollen) from June through August and causes hay fever symptoms in many individuals.