Pollen Counts in Chicago, IL
Today, the overall pollen level in Chicago, IL is moderate and the number of mold spores in the air is moderate. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is 132, meaning that members of sensitive groups may experience health effects, but the general public is less likely to be affected. The primary pollutant is Particle Pollution. The heatmap above summarizes the daily pollen, mold, and air quality levels for the next five days. The following graphs display detailed forecasts for each allergen.
Grass
Today, the grass pollen count is expected to be moderate with a pollen count of 12 grains per cubic meter. In the coming days, the grass pollen count is expected to rise to 13 grains/㎥ (considered moderate) on Saturday and then decrease to 5 grains/㎥ (moderate) on Monday.
Ragweed
Today, the ragweed pollen count is expected to be low with a pollen count of 5 grains per cubic meter. In the coming days, the ragweed pollen count is expected to rise to 32 grains/㎥ (considered moderate) on Saturday and then decrease to 2 grains/㎥ (low) on Tuesday.
Tree
Today, the tree pollen count is expected to be moderate with a pollen count of 50 grains per cubic meter. In the coming days, the tree pollen count is expected to rise to 309 grains/㎥ on Tuesday, which is considered to be high.
Mold
Today, the outdoor mold spore count is expected to be moderate with 9750 spores per cubic meter. In the coming days, the mold spore count is expected to decrease to 4875 spores/㎥(considered low) on Saturday and then rise to 11945 spores/㎥ (moderate) on Tuesday.
Air Quality
Today's air quality index is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups with an index of 132. In the coming days, the air quality index is expected to improve to 78 on Monday, which is considered to be moderate.
Internet Search Trends
Research has shown that Google search trends may be an indicator of pollen levels in the absence of reliable pollen sensors, which can be few and far between in certain areas. While it is not a precise measure of airborne pollen, it can show which regional populations seem to be more affected by pollen. The following maps of relative interest in the Google search query “Pollen” over the past day in the United States and Illinois may shed light on the pollen situation in the areas near Chicago.Disclaimer
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