Allergies & Pollen Count for Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

Today's Condition

0.6Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Sagebrush/Sage

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 Sunday will be falling and will remain in the extremely low range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by falling temperatures, rising humidity, and expected precipitation in the morning and evening which tends to wash pollen out of the air.

Allergy Facts

The great American naturalist Bessey noted in the 1880s that pollen grains often travel hundreds of miles. During a field investigation he discovered pine pollen several hundred miles from the nearest pine forest. With some surprise he concluded that this pollen must have floated through the air to its destination.