Allergies & Pollen Count for Saco, Maine

Today's Condition

0.4Low

Top Allergens:

Mixed Trace

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 Tuesday will be on the increase but will remain in the extremely low range. This forecast of higher pollen concentration is based on drier air.

Allergy Facts

The fungi commonly called "molds" are a frequent cause of allergies. Mushrooms are a very conspicuous representative of this otherwise microscopic kingdom that contains at least 1.5 million species.