Allergies & Pollen Count for Wheaton, Illinois

Today's Condition

1.1Low

Top Allergens:

Ragweed

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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Saturday will be falling and will remain in the extremely low range. This relief in pollen levels is caused in part by falling temperatures, higher dew points and lack of strong winds.

Allergy Facts

Pollen monitoring is much more extensive in Europe than in the United States. Data from these networks help people in Europe to minimize their exposure to pollen grains and plan their drug regimens for the day.