Allergies & Pollen Count for Worcester, Massachusetts

Today's Condition

1.5Low

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

Concentration of pollen grains in the air for Sunday will be unchanged in the very low range. This is a result of stable humidity. Due to the low levels of pollen, the outlook for allergy sufferers remains favorable.

Allergy Facts

Nehemiah Grew, an English physician, was one of the first people to describe pollen. His writings on the subject were published in the late 17th century by the Royal Society of London.