Allergies & Pollen Count for Richmond Hills, South Carolina

Today's Condition

6.9Medium

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Grass, 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 amount of pollen in the air for Sunday will not change appreciably and will remain in the moderate range. This is a result of stable temperatures. This lack of change in airborne pollen will continue to affect those who suffer from allergies and those who live with the allergy sufferers.

Allergy Facts

A recent study shows that ragweed pollen in the air in France has increased significantly since 1987. The Lyon region of France has a ragweed season roughly similar to that in the northern to middle latitudes of the United States: August to September.