Allergies & Pollen Count for Richmond, Kentucky

Today's Condition

10.7High

Top Allergens:

Ragweed, Nettle, Grass

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 pollen levels for Monday will remain relatively stable in the very high range. This is a result of stable humidity. The pollen producing plants are delivering a fairly constant level of pollen into the air.

Allergy Facts

The great aerobiological pioneer Durham estimated that 415 pounds of ragweed pollen fell per square mile in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the early 1930s. This was likely a significant underestimate.